Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jun 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 171, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel. If passed, it would state that Congress remains committed to moving the embassy to Jerusalem. It would also urge the President to begin this relocation process, as required by the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, while acknowledging the President's ability to suspend this requirement for national security reasons.
The resolution affects the President and Congress by expressing a non-binding congressional opinion on foreign policy. It reiterates a commitment made in prior legislation and asks the President to take action to implement it. The bill's provisions are directed towards influencing the executive branch's foreign policy decisions concerning the U.S. embassy in Israel.
Currently, H.Con.Res. 171 has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if it were to pass both the House and the Senate, it would reflect the collective sentiment of Congress. However, it does not have the force of law and would not compel the President to act.
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Timeline
20 Jun 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 171 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 171, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel. If passed, it would state that Congress remains committed to moving the embassy to Jerusalem. It would also urge the President to begin this relocation process, as required by the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, while acknowledging the President's ability to suspend this requirement for national security reasons. The resolution affects the President and Congress by expressing a non-binding congressional opinion on foreign policy. It reiterates a commitment made in prior legislation and asks the President to take action to implement it. The bill's provisions are directed towards influencing the executive branch's foreign policy decisions concerning the U.S. embassy in Israel. Currently, H.Con.Res. 171 has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if it were to pass both the House and the Senate, it would reflect the collective sentiment of Congress. However, it does not have the force of law and would not compel the President to act.
- Has H.Con.Res. 171 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 171. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 171?
- H.Con.Res. 171 was sponsored by Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] (R-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 171?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (20 Jun 2007).
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