H.R. 1372 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
H.R. 1372 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 26, 2019, sponsored by Mike Gallagher with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
This bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Gallagher (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 58 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (Mar 15, 2019)
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