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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

USA115th CongressHRES-570| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2017
Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (22)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem. Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by extension, to Christianity. Commends the government of Israel for protecting the freedoms of all faiths in Jerusalem including Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and ensuring their access to holy sites so that they may worship freely. Condemns efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny Jerusalem's history. Encourages the United States to continue working with allies to prevent UNESCO from passing biased anti-Israel resolutions in the future.
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Timeline
Oct 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)
Oct 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-291
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • October 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • October 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)


  • October 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-291
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-291: A resolution affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.
AlliancesArab-Israeli relationsArchaeology and anthropologyHistoric sites and heritage areasInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMiddle EastReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsWorld history

Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

USA115th CongressHRES-570| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2017
Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem. Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by extension, to Christianity. Commends the government of Israel for protecting the freedoms of all faiths in Jerusalem including Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and ensuring their access to holy sites so that they may worship freely. Condemns efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny Jerusalem's history. Encourages the United States to continue working with allies to prevent UNESCO from passing biased anti-Israel resolutions in the future.
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Timeline
Oct 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)
Oct 16, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-291
Introduced in Senate
Nov 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • October 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • October 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)


  • October 16, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-291
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (22)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-291: A resolution affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesArab-Israeli relationsArchaeology and anthropologyHistoric sites and heritage areasInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMiddle EastReligionSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsWorld history