H.Con.Res. 392: Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-04-26 · International Affairs · Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-04-26 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 112 (2006): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HCONRES392 (2006-05-02), Passed. See all
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Official title

Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Plain summary

Recognizes the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people, and extends warm congratulations to the people of Israel as they celebrate the 58th anniversary of Israel's independence. Commends the bipartisan commitment of all U.S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being. Congratulates the United States and Israel for strengthening bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security and encourages both nations to continue their cooperation in resolving future mutual challenges.

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Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · 102 cosponsors

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Betty McCollum (D-MN), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), John R. Carter (R-TX), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and 42 more.

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] reported raising $1.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

House roll call 112 (2006): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HCONRES392 (2006-05-02): 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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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109hconres392.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/hconres>

Record fed-us-cong109-hconres392 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109