Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the failure of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority to properly implement education reforms aimed at reducing the cultural roots of terrorism.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jul 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses Congress's view that Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority have not adequately reformed their education systems to reduce the cultural roots of terrorism. The bill argues that certain elements within their current curricula promote hatred, intolerance, and violence.
Specifically, the resolution states that Saudi textbooks, influenced by Wahhabism, promote extremist views and portray non-Wahhabis as enemies. It also claims Palestinian textbooks reject Israel's existence and encourage martyrdom and violence. The bill urges both entities to reform their educational materials to promote tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and understanding.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would convey Congress's findings and recommendations to the countries involved and relevant U.S. government departments.
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Official summary
Expresses disappointment with the slow pace of education reform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the sense that continual delay of reform should not be accepted.
Urges Saudi Arabia to: (1) reform its textbooks and education curriculum in a manner that promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence with others, develops civil society, and encourages functionality in the global economy; (2) reform the curriculum which Saudi embassies distribute internationally, specifically the textbooks which the embassies are distributing to Saudi schools, including those within the United States; and (3) cease teaching Wahhabism.
Requests the Secretary of State to monitor and report on the efforts to reform the Saudi education curriculum.
Encourages moderate Muslim leaders to speak out against any elements of extremism within the Saudi educational system.
Urges the Palestinian Authority (PA) to: (1) remove any inciteful dialogue about martyrdom and jihad and any anti-Semitic references from its textbooks; and (2) officially recognize and accept Israel in maps and educational texts.
Expresses the sense that educational reforms in Saudi Arabia and the PA are necessary in the global struggle against terrorism.
Timeline
26 Jul 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 194 do?
- This resolution expresses Congress's view that Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority have not adequately reformed their education systems to reduce the cultural roots of terrorism. The bill argues that certain elements within their current curricula promote hatred, intolerance, and violence. Specifically, the resolution states that Saudi textbooks, influenced by Wahhabism, promote extremist views and portray non-Wahhabis as enemies. It also claims Palestinian textbooks reject Israel's existence and encourage martyrdom and violence. The bill urges both entities to reform their educational materials to promote tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and understanding. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would convey Congress's findings and recommendations to the countries involved and relevant U.S. government departments.
- Has H.Con.Res. 194 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 194. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 194?
- H.Con.Res. 194 was sponsored by Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (R-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 194?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (26 Jul 2007).
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