Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.

Bill: 116-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: 
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.

action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 17, 5 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H7181-7182)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 17, 5 Present (Roll no. 497).(text: CR H7181-7182)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
action_date: 2019-07-23
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.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-21
text: Introduced in House