H.Con.Res. 115: Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

112th Congress · introduced 2012-03-29 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

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Where it came from: introduced 2012-03-29 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Plain summary

Recognizes Israel's independence as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and congratulates Israel's people as they celebrate the 64th 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. Supports Israel's right to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within a reasonable time. Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security.

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Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25] · 128 cosponsors

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Jim Jordan (R-OH), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tom McClintock (R-CA), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Andy Harris (R-MD), Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY), James Lankford (R-OK), Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN), Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN) and 68 more.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112hconres115.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/hconres>

Record fed-us-cong112-hconres115 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112