ISRAEL, STATE OF

Amendments

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S702, S723 [28JA], S732, S746, S747, S748, S749, S752, S753, S754 [29JA], S771, S772, S773 [30JA], S789, S812, S813, S814 [31JA], S830, S836 [4FE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298 [6DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9271 [5DE]

Articles and editorials

Congress Must Move Quickly To Fix the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, H7193 [23JY]

Here’s Why U.S. Aid to Palestinians Needs To Continue, H7194 [23JY]

Letter From America—The ’69 Mets and Lessons for Today, S6662 [19NO]

Netanyahu Says ‘‘Our Full Right’’ To Annex Jordan Valley, Despite ICC Prosecutor Report, H9307 [6DE]

Year After Opening the Jerusalem Embassy—On the Right Side of History, E591 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions

AID: authorize appropriations for a cooperative program with Israel to provide assistance in the areas of water resources, agriculture, and energy storage in developing countries (see H.R. 1820), H2754 [18MR]

Arms sales: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 40), S3252 [5JN]

Army: procure two Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system batteries (see H.R. 3186), H4388 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles and other threats (see H.R. 1795), H2744 [14MR]

——— increase cooperation with Israel to develop technology to counter small unmanned aerial systems (drones) intended to threaten the U.S. and Israel (see H.R. 5063), H8825 [13NO]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]

——— limit assistance to the Palestinian Authority and PLO pending certification payments are not being made to terrorists or their families (see H.R. 4411), H7834 [19SE]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 2343), H3275 [18AP]

——— submit a report on potential benefits and impact on the U.S. of establishment of joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (see S. 2309), S5141 [29JY] (see H.R. 2488), H3439 [2MY]

Discrimination: condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations (see H. Res. 183), H2584 [7MR]

Foreign aid: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H2760 [21MR]

Foreign policy: affirm benefits of U.S.-Israel economic relationship, include science and technology innovation in continued cooperation, and encourage expansion of economic dialogue (see H. Res. 324), H3275 [18AP]

——— promote security and energy partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean (see S. 1102), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2913), H4118 [22MY]

——— provide defense and security assistance to ensure protection from an existing or imminent military threat (see H.R. 4156), H7488 [2AU]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 1459), H2313 [28FE]

Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]

Iran: impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 361), H356 [9JA]

Israeli Americans: recognize heritage and contributions of Israeli-American community (see H. Res. 376), H3727 [10MY]

——— recognize heritage and contributions of Israeli-American community and condemn discrimination that aims to marginalize or disenfranchise members of such community (see S. Res. 143), S2270 [4AP]

Jerusalem: recognize and affirm historical connection of the Jewish people, commend access of all faiths to holy sites there, and condemn UNESCO efforts to delegitimize that connection (see H. Res. 12), H210 [3JA]

Jews: reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (see H. Res. 72), H1171 [23JA]

Middle East: address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (see H. Res. 138), H2042 [19FE]

——— anniversary of Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. Res. 121), S1939 [25MR] (see H. Res. 258), H2885 [27MR]

——— expend all appropriated bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza (see S. Res. 171), S2436 [11AP]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see S. 2680), S6092 [23OC] (see H.R. 1850), H2761 [21MR]

——— improve assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 348), H3440 [2MY]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and combat anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 314), H3256 [10AP]

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. 567), S1493 [26FE] (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H3284 [25AP] (see H. Res. 518), H7377 [24JY]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (see H. Res. 741), H9255 [4DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution (see S. Res. 234), S3252 [5JN]

Omar, Representative: condemn comments characterized as anti-Semitic (see H. Res. 241), H2745 [14MR]

Partnership Fund for Peace: establish to facilitate and finance joint economic ventures and people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans (see S. 1727), S3251 [5JN] (see H.R. 3104), H4341 [5JN]

Syria: reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (see S. Res. 153), S2387 [10AP] (see H. Res. 310), H3256 [10AP]

Terrorism: condemn firing of rockets by terrorist groups, support right of self-defense, commend U.S. provision of military assistance, and express concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (see H. Res. 727), H9169 [21NO]

Cloture motions

Letters

Allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel: several Senators, S45 [8JA]

Oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge solution to Palestinian conflict, and support technological cooperation in civilian areas: Representative Eddie Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7183 [23JY]

——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7182, H7183 [23JY]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7183 [23JY]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7183 [23JY]

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7201 [23JY]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7201 [23JY]

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7196 [23JY]

——— Representative DeFazio, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7195 [23JY]

——— Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7195 [23JY]

——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7194, H7195, H7196 [23JY]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7196 [23JY]

——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7195 [23JY]

——— Representative Peterson, Committee on Agriculture (House), H7195 [23JY]

——— Representative Takano, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H7196 [23JY]

Motions

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S31 [4JA], S166 [14JA], S187 [15JA], S299 [18JA], S326 [22JA], S541, S549 [24JA], S725 [29JA]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1837, U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, H7237 [23JY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1850, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, H7237 [23JY]

Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1320 [13FE]

Press releases

AJC Outraged by Rep. Tlaib’s Tweet: American Jewish Committee, S45 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Auerbach, Leor Torchman: CityPAC (organization) Scoop Jackson Award recipient, H5174 [26JN], E809 [20JN]

de Ru, Cornelis and Wilhelmina: Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center Righteous Among the Nations award recipient, H3308 [30AP]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (H.R. 2343), H9300 [6DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit pension plans receving loans from the Pension Rehabilitation Administration from engaging in the global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement against Israel, H7346 [24JY]

Discrimination: condemn anti-Semitic violence, E580 [10MY]

——— condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations (H. Res. 183), H2512, H2547–H2555 [7MR], H2604–H2607, H2612 [8MR], H2741 [14MR], H9281 [5DE], E277 [8MR], E279 [11MR], E311 [14MR]

——— condemn anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations, H2609 [8MR]

Elections, H3241 [10AP]

Foreign aid: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 1837), H7188–H7198 [23JY], H7253 [24JY]

Foreign policy: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, H1527 [13FE]

——— anniversary of relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3742, H3775 [14MY]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, H1276 [29JA]

——— condemn the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement, including efforts to target U.S. companies engaged in legal commercial activities, H3081, H3082 [4AP]

——— counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions, H4147 [23MY]

——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (H. Res. 246), H3088 [4AP], H7163, H7164, H7181–H7188, H7227, H7235 [23JY], H7253 [24JY], H7381, H7392–H7394, H7444, H7445 [25JY], H8049 [26SE], H9267 [5DE], H9300–H9302 [6DE], E972, E977, E980 [24JY]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S., H1276 [29JA], H3241 [10AP], H5593 [11JY], H7140 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to military assistance and cooperative defense programs, H9268 [5DE]

——— U.S. recognition of sovereignty over the Golan Heights, H2766 [25MR], H2803 [26MR], H2879 [27MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H7095 [18JY]

Human rights: violations of Ethiopian Israelis, H7257 [24JY]

Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]

Jews: affirm that it is within national security interests of the U.S. to combat anti-Semitism and express support for Israel, H1554 [13FE]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred, H1527 [13FE], H2818 [26MR], H7137 [18JY]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (H. Res. 72), H1276 [29JA], H2378 [6MR]

Members of Congress: report on congressional delegation trip, H8046–H8050 [26SE]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (H.R. 1850), H7198–H7203 [23JY]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), H1537–H1539 [13FE], H3431, H3432 [2MY], H3806 [15MY], H3930, H3954 [17MY], H4061 [21MY], H7129, H7130 [18JY], H7183, H7184, H7188, H7234 [23JY], H7382, H7392–H7394, H7444 [25JY], H9267, H9269 [5DE], H9300, H9305 [6DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298–H9308, H9341 [6DE], H10026 [11DE], E1559 [9DE]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9265–H9271 [5DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on Iranian efforts to influence Syria and the threat posed to U.S. interests and allies, H5902 [16JY]

Omar, Representative: call for removal from Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2378 [6MR]

Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, H711 [17JA]

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association: endorsement of H.R. 2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H8606 [30OC]

Terrorism: support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza, H3686 [10MY]

Tlaib, Representative: condemn comments characterized as anti-Semitic, H3797 [15MY]

U.S. policy, E728 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Arms sales: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services to certain countries (S.J. Res. 27–48), S3831, S4125–S4129 [19JN], S4131, S4132, S4133, S4136–S4145 [20JN], S5131–S5133 [29JY]

——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services to certain countries (S.J. Res. 27–48), unanimous-consent agreement, S3831 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, S727 [29JA], S914 [6FE]

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit by Turkish President relative to assessment of policies in conflict with U.S. interests, S6512–S6514 [12NO], S6576 [13NO]

Foreign policy: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, S39, S44–S46 [8JA], S95–S97 [9JA], S126 [10JA], S727–S729 [29JA], S828, S829 [4FE], S848–S850 [5FE]

——— exempt certain small business contracts from efforts to allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, S851 [5FE]

——— promote security and energy partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean (S. 1102), S6373 [5NO]

Jews: reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred, S2625 [6MY]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (H. Res. 72), S1672 [6MR], S1717 [7MR]

Middle East: condemn attacks at Israeli borders, S6490 [12NO]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S20 [3JA], S25 [4JA], S733 [29JA], S755–S758, S762 [30JA], S775, S777–S780, S786–S792 [31JA], S817, S819, S821 [4FE], S841, S843, S846–S857 [5FE], S914–S917 [6FE], S1673 [6MR], S2625 [6MY], S4924 [18JY]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S35–S40, S44–S48, S63 [8JA], S78, S79, S94–S97 [9JA], S113, S114, S120, S125–S128 [10JA], S149 [11JA], S166, S169 [14JA], S187, S190–S193, S201 [15JA], S234 [16JA], S299 [18JA], S307 [19JA], S318 [22JA], S483 [23JA], S541 [24JA], S687, S692, S693 [28JA], S726–S730 [29JA]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S839 [4FE]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses, hold abusers accountable in Syria, allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S826–S829 [4FE], S851 [5FE]

——— Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6662 [19NO], S6748 [21NO]

——— oppose decision to support Israeli settlements of the West Bank and support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S6748 [21NO]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S5817–S5820 [16OC]

Reports

Syrian Conflict: Syria Study Group, S5865–S5867 [17OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H. Res. 326, Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 116–322), H9255 [4DE]

Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1102), S4770 [10JY]

Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 116–242), H8226 [17OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 183, condemn anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to U.S. values and aspirations, H2547 [7MR]

H. Res. 246, oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas in Israel, H7181 [23JY]

H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9298 [6DE]

H. Res. 741, consideration of H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9265 [5DE]

H.R. 1837, U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, H7188–H7193 [23JY]

H.R. 1850, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, H7198–H7201 [23JY]

S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, S852–S857 [5FE]

S. Res. 120, oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement targeting Israel, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas, S1942 [25MR]

S. Res. 121, Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty anniversary, S1942 [25MR]

S. Res. 143, recognize heritage and contributions of Israeli-American community and condemn discrimination that aims to marginalize or disenfranchise members of such community, S2279 [4AP]

S. Res. 153, reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians, S2390 [10AP]

S. Res. 171, expend all appropriated bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza, S2445 [11AP]

S. Res. 234, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution, S3263 [5JN]

S.J. Res. 40, disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services to India, Israel, Republic of Korea, and Saudi Arabia, S4144 [20JN]