H.Res. 1241: Supporting the right of Israel to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-04-13 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-04-13 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Supporting the right of Israel to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt.

Plain summary

Supports: (1) Israel's right to defend itself against terrorists that wish to infiltrate its borders and attack its citizens; and (2) Israel's plight to protect its borders with the construction of a security fence and checkpoints along the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Egypt. Recognizes: (1) the security fence's success in keeping out terrorists; and (2) Israel's efforts to combat international terrorism. Condemns the actions and rhetoric of Iranian leaders and terrorist organizations to terrorize Israel's people. Reaffirms the U.S.-Israel alliance.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

Supporting the right of Israel to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · 70 cosponsors

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Jerry Moran (R-KS), Robert E. Latta (R-OH), Mike Rogers (R-AL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Tom McClintock (R-CA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Steve Scalise (R-LA), Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), John R. Carter (R-TX), Pete Sessions (R-TX) and 10 more.

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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.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hres1241.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hres>

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1241 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111