US HR511 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Applauds the efforts of those who attempt to build tolerance and mutual understanding among Israelis and Palestinians through education. Encourages the Department of State to continue supporting programs that promote understanding between Israelis and Palestinians and Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs.
Title
Commending efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank in order to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance.
Sponsors
| Rep. Brian Baird [D-WA] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
| Rep. Bill Delahunt [D-MA] | Rep. John Dingell [D-MI] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS] |
| Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] |
| Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-OH] |
| Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] |
| Rep. John Olver [D-MA] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Nick Rahall [D-WV] | Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] |
| Rep. John Tanner [D-TN] | Rep. John Tierney [D-MA] | Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | |
| 2009-06-04 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1310) |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Area studies and international education
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Elementary and secondary education
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
World history
Area studies and international education
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Elementary and secondary education
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
World history
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/511/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres511/BILLS-111hres511ih.pdf |
