H.Con.Res. 30: Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

113th Congress · introduced 2013-04-10 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

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Where it came from: introduced 2013-04-10 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Plain summary

Recognizes the independence of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and in establishing a democracy in the Middle East. Commends the bipartisan commitment of successive U.S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel. Asserts the commitment of Congress to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty and reaffirms its bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel. Supports Israel's right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state and to defend itself and its people. Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations during the past decade in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security. Congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence.

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Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19] · 157 cosponsors

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Grace Meng (D-NY), Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL), Mark E. Amodei (R-NV), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY), James Lankford (R-OK), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and 97 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-113hconres30.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/hconres>

Record fed-us-cong113-hconres30 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113