H.R. 2457 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Palestinian Accountability Act
H.R. 2457 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jul 7, 2011, sponsored by Joe Walsh with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Palestinian Accountability Act - Prohibits any U.S. government document from referring to the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority (PA) as Palestine until the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the PA: (1) does not inappropriately influence elections in PA-contolled areas; (2) is promoting human rights and ending government corruption; (3) has taken steps to dismantle terrorist infrastructures and arrest te…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Walsh (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia . (Oct 25, 2011)
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