H.Res. 294: Condemning the terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-06-24 · International Affairs · Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1369)

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Where it came from: introduced 2003-06-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 317 (2003): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES294 (2003-06-25), Passed. See all
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Official title

Condemning the terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism.

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Condemns in the harshest terms the recent terrorist actions that victimized innocent Israelis. Expresses solidarity with the Israeli people as they respond to ongoing terrorist attacks, and sympathy to the families of innocent Israelis and Palestinians who have lost their lives. Commends the President of the United States for his vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. Affirms that this vision can be fully realized only once terrorism is defeated, so that a new state may be created based on rule of law and respect for human rights. Recognizes and respects Israel's right to fight terrorism and acknowledges Israel's fight against terrorism as part of the global war against terrorism. Calls on all states to cease recognition of and political and material support for any Palestinian and other terrorist groups. Calls on all states immediately to: (1) establish effective mechanisms to ensure that funding from private citizens cannot be directed to terrorist groups for any purpose whatsoever, including ostensible humanitarian purposes; (2) provide support to the Palestinian Authority in its effort to confront and fight terror; and (3) assist the Palestinian people in creating the institutions of a democratic state that will respect the rule of law and live in peace with its neighbors.

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Condemning the terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · 20 cosponsors

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Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)

Recorded votes

House roll call 317 (2003): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES294 (2003-06-25): Passed

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hres294.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hres>

Record fed-us-cong108-hres294 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108