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A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

USA118th CongressSRES-504| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2024
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with information on Israel's human rights practices. The resolution also requests a description of the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights as part of Israel's activities, including in Gaza and West Bank. It also requests certain other items of information, including, for example, an assessment of Israeli compliance with international human rights law and the likelihood that Israel will use U.S. security assistance in the armed conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-755
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-754
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sep 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-735
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6000-6001)
Jan 16, 2024
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
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Jan 16, 2024
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S113-117)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-755
    A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-754
    A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • September 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-735
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6000-6001)


  • January 16, 2024
    Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
    View Vote


  • January 16, 2024
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S113-117)

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A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

USA118th CongressSRES-504| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2024
This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with information on Israel's human rights practices. The resolution also requests a description of the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights as part of Israel's activities, including in Gaza and West Bank. It also requests certain other items of information, including, for example, an assessment of Israeli compliance with international human rights law and the likelihood that Israel will use U.S. security assistance in the armed conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-755
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-754
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sep 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-735
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6000-6001)
Jan 16, 2024
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
View Vote
Jan 16, 2024
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S113-117)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-755
    A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-754
    A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • September 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-735
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6000-6001)


  • January 16, 2024
    Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
    View Vote


  • January 16, 2024
    Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S113-117)
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefGaza StripHuman rightsIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsPalestiniansWest Bank