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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.

USA115th CongressSRES-291| Senate 
| Updated: 10/16/2017
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
David Perdue (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations 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 and ensuring their access to holy sites. 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.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
Nov 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-570
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • October 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)


  • November 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-570
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

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  • HRES 115-570: 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.
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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.

USA115th CongressSRES-291| Senate 
| Updated: 10/16/2017
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 and ensuring their access to holy sites. 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.
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Timeline
Oct 16, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
Nov 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-570
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • October 16, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)


  • November 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-570
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
David Perdue (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-570: 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