Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel, holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-921
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Bombardment
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Iran
Israel
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military assistance
Military occupation
Military operations
Military personnel
Military withdrawal
Palestinians
President and foreign policy
Prisoners of war
Sanctions (International law)
Sovereignty
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Terrorism
United Nations
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
 Reaffirms steadfast support for Israel.
 
 Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for: (1) engaging in unprovoked and reprehensible attacks against Israel on undisputed Israeli territory, for taking hostages, for killing Israeli soldiers, and for indiscriminately targeting Israeli civilian populations with rockets and missiles; and (2) exploiting civilian populations as shields, locating their equipment and bases of operation, including rockets and other armaments, amidst civilian populations, including in homes and mosques. 
 
Recognizes Israel's commitment to minimizing civilian loss and welcomes Israel's efforts to prevent civilian casualties.
 
 Demands that Iran and Syria direct Hamas and Hezbollah to immediately and unconditionally release the captive Israeli soldiers. 
 
Affirms that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage-taking and attacks against Israel and should be held accountable for their actions.
 
 Condemns the governments of Iran and Syria for their continued support for Hezbollah and Hamas in their attacks against Israelis and other terrorist activities.
 
 Supports Israel's right to defend itself, including to conduct operations both in Israel and in the territory of threatening nations in accordance with international law, including Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
 
 Commends the President of the United States for fully supporting Israel as it responds to attacks by terrorist organizations and their state sponsors. 
 
Urges the President to bring the full force of U.S. political, diplomatic, and economic sanctions against the governments Syria and Iran.
 
 Demands that the government of Lebanon do everything in its power to free the kidnapped Israeli soldiers held in Lebanon. 
 
Calls on the U.N. Security Council to: (1) condemn these unprovoked acts; and (2) ensure full implementation of Security Council 1559, which requires that Hezbollah be dismantled and all Syrian personnel and Iranian Revolutionary Guards leave Lebanon.
 
 Expresses condolences to all families of innocent victims of recent violence.
 
 Declares a continued commitment to working with Israel and other U.S. allies to fight terrorism. 

action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Reaffirms steadfast support for Israel.
 
 Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for: (1) engaging in unprovoked and reprehensible attacks against Israel on undisputed Israeli territory, for taking hostages, for killing Israeli soldiers, and for indiscriminately targeting Israeli civilian populations with rockets and missiles; and (2) exploiting civilian populations as shields, locating their equipment and bases of operation, including rockets and other armaments, amidst civilian populations, including in homes and mosques. 
 
Recognizes Israel's commitment to minimizing civilian loss and welcomes Israel's efforts to prevent civilian casualties.
 
 Demands that Iran and Syria direct Hamas and Hezbollah to immediately and unconditionally release the captive Israeli soldiers. 
 
Affirms that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage-taking and attacks against Israel and should be held accountable for their actions.
 
 Condemns the governments of Iran and Syria for their continued support for Hezbollah and Hamas in their attacks against Israelis and other terrorist activities.
 
 Supports Israel's right to defend itself, including to conduct operations both in Israel and in the territory of threatening nations in accordance with international law, including Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
 
 Commends the President of the United States for fully supporting Israel as it responds to attacks by terrorist organizations and their state sponsors. 
 
Urges the President to bring the full force of U.S. political, diplomatic, and economic sanctions against the governments Syria and Iran.
 
 Demands that the government of Lebanon do everything in its power to free the kidnapped Israeli soldiers held in Lebanon. 
 
Calls on the U.N. Security Council to: (1) condemn these unprovoked acts; and (2) ensure full implementation of Security Council 1559, which requires that Hezbollah be dismantled and all Syrian personnel and Iranian Revolutionary Guards leave Lebanon.
 
 Expresses condolences to all families of innocent victims of recent violence.
 
 Declares a continued commitment to working with Israel and other U.S. allies to fight terrorism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391). (text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391).(text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5505-5506)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 20.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that debate time on H. Res. 921 be extended by 40 minutes equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that debate time on H. Res. 921 be extended by 40 minutes equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: DEBATE - By unanimous consent, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Res. 921.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5451-5480)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House