H.R. 1006 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2011
H.R. 1006 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 10, 2011, sponsored by Dan Burton with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2011 - States that it is U.S. policy: (1) to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel, and (2) that the U.S. Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem not later than January 1, 2013.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Burton (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia . (Mar 29, 2011)
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