H.Res.1117: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 9, 2024

This resolution opposes efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel regarding Gaza, including calls for an immediate cease-fire. The resolution also (1) expresses that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself, and (2) reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] · R–FL

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

29 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 12, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1137 passed House.
Apr 12, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 10, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1125 failed passage of House.
Apr 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1125 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7888, H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112 and H. Res. 1117. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7888 under a structured rule and H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117 each under a closed rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 7888 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 529, H. Res. 1112, and H. Res. 1117. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 7888 and H.R. 529.
Apr 9, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2024
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.1117, 118th Congress: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1117

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2024-04-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1117/BILLS-118hres1117ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1117, 118th Congress: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1117

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2024-04-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1117/BILLS-118hres1117ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.1117, 118th Congress: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1117

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2024-04-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1117/BILLS-118hres1117ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1117, 118th Congress: Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1117

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2024-04-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1117/BILLS-118hres1117ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:14:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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