BillCam

Arab-israeli Relations

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-727	Federal	Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks. Democrat: 45% (18) Republican: 55% (22) 45% Democrat support 55% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Firearms And Explosives Foreign Aid And International Relief Gaza Strip Israel Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Palestinians
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
HCR-50	Federal	Strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen. Republican: 100% (10) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights Iran Iraq Israel Middle East
SCR-21	Federal	A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen. Republican: 100% (10) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights Iran Iraq Israel Middle East
HB-3104	Federal	Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Democrat: 53% (16) Republican: 46% (14) 53% Democrat support 46% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Economic Development Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East
S.1727	Federal	Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (3) Republican: 50% (3) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight Economic Development Europe Europe
S.1727	Federal	Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (3) Republican: 50% (3) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight Economic Development Europe Europe
HB-2839	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa Africa African Development Foundation African Development Foundation Air Quality Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources
HB-2740	Federal	Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020; and the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and several related and independent agencies. The bill also specifies restrictions and requirements for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Asia
HR-326	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that only a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can ensure Israel's survival as a secure Jewish and democratic state and fulfill the legitimate aspirations for a Palestinian state. It also expresses the sense that any U.S. proposal to achieve a just, stable, and lasting solution should expressly endorse a two-state solution and discourage steps that would put a peaceful resolution further out of reach. Democrat: 100% (193) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Israel Middle East Palestinians Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
SR-171	Federal	A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza. Democrat: 100% (6) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Foreign Aid And International Relief Gaza Strip Israel Middle East Palestinians Terrorism
HR-310	Federal	Reaffirming the unique collaboration among United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians. Republican: 50% (7) Democrat: 50% (7) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons Syria
SR-153	Federal	A resolution reaffirming the unique collaboration among United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons Syria
HR-258	Federal	Affirming United States support for the continued implementation of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Arab-israeli Relations Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Egypt Foreign Aid And International Relief International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation
HB-1865	Federal	National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins that are emblematic of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia and the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the history of the United States. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue such coins only during a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2021. (Sec. 7) All sales of such coins shall include specified surcharges, which shall be distributed to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc., for educational and outreach programs and exhibits. Democrat: 59% (181) Republican: 40% (123) Independent: 0% (1) 59% Democrat support 40% Republican support 0% Independent support	Finance And Financial Sector Currency Law Enforcement Officers Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Economics And Public Finance Access Board Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Adoption And Foster Care Appropriations Architect Of The Capitol
SR-120	Federal	A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. Democrat: 44% (31) Republican: 54% (38) Independent: 1% (1) 44% Democrat support 54% Republican support 1% Independent support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Palestinians Protest And Dissent
HR-246	Federal	Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies. Democrat: 50% (178) Republican: 49% (174) 50% Democrat support 49% Republican support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Israel Middle East Palestinians Protest And Dissent Sanctions Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad
HR-183	Federal	Condemning anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values and aspirations that define the people of the United States and condemning anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to the values and aspirations of the United States. This resolution rejects the perpetuation of anti-Semitic stereotypes in the United States and around the world, and condemns anti-Semitic acts and statements. The resolution reaffirms support for the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Additionally, the resolution rejects attempts to justify hatred or violent attacks over political frustrations. Law enforcement is encouraged to avoid conduct that raises the specter of unconstitutional profiling against anyone because of their race, religion, nationality, politics, or social group. This resolution also acknowledges the harm suffered by Muslims from harassment, discrimination, and violence and condemns anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against all minorities. Finally, the resolution condemns death threats received by Jewish and Muslim Members of Congress. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Arab-israeli Relations Assault And Harassment Offenses Due Process And Equal Protection Hate Crimes Human Rights Israel Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Members Of Congress Middle East
HB-1459	Federal	U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Arab-israeli Relations Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Europe Hungary International Exchange And Broadcasting International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Law Enforcement Administration And Funding
HB-1372	Federal	To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights. Republican: 100% (57) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Agricultural Research Arab-israeli Relations Chemical And Biological Weapons Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Human Rights Iran Israel Manufacturing

Title: Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks.