A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 118-sjres-89
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2024-05-23
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations

Conflicts and wars

Foreign aid and international relief

Gaza Strip

Israel

Middle East

Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Palestinians
Latest action: action_date: 2024-07-11
text: Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 212. (consideration: CR S4533-4536)

Summaries:

tv_txt: IIA 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION To direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.

1. Termination of use of United States Armed Forces for construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip (a) In general Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip by not later than the date that is 30 days after the date of the adoption of this joint resolution (unless the President requests, and Congress authorizes, a later date) unless specific authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces has been enacted. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed as limiting cooperation between United States Armed Forces and the State of Israel.