H.R.5501 - America Stands with Israel Act

To prohibit United States participation on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibit contributions to the United Nations for the purpose of paying for any United Nations investigation into the flotilla incident. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: America Stands with Israel Act as introduced.
  • Official: To prohibit United States participation on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibit contributions to the United Nations for the purpose of paying for any United Nations investigation into the flotilla incident. as introduced.

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Peter King

R-NY

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Latest Action Jun 10, 2010Referred to the House Committee on F... Users Tracking H.R.5501 (3)
6/10/2010--Introduced.America Stands with Israel Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States: (1) supports Israel's right to defend itself; (2) supports Israel's naval blockade of Gaza; and (3) should oppose any investigation by the United Nations (U.N.) into the
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6/10/2010--Introduced.America Stands with Israel Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States:
(1) supports Israel's right to defend itself;
(2) supports Israel's naval blockade of Gaza; and
(3) should oppose any investigation by the United Nations (U.N.) into the flotilla incident (involving the May 2010 Israeli interception of ships carrying supplies to Gaza).Requires the Secretary of State to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to cease U.S. participation in and membership on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Prohibits the Secretary from contributing any funds to the United Nations for an investigation into the flotilla incident. Directs the Secretary to ensure that no U.S. contributions to the United Nations are used for any such investigation, including by withholding from U.S. contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations amounts equal to any amounts so expended.

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07/28/10
Militant Libertarian » There Goes The Tea Party

In reference to H.R. 5501, the “America Stands With Israel Act” that he helped co-sponsor: 'Our alliance with Israel is of great importance and I strongly support their right to defend their interests. America's commitment to Israel ...

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07/27/10
There Goes The Tea Party « Revolt of the Plebs

In reference to H.R. 5501, the “America Stands With Israel Act” that he helped co-sponsor: 'Our alliance with Israel is of great importance and I strongly support their right to defend their interests. America's commitment to Israel ...

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07/21/10
Are You Going to Let Pete Hoekstra off the Hook? - Tea Party of ...

23, 2008 - HR 5501 Global HIV / AIDS Program Roll Call # 519 $48 Billion, almost all to be spent in Africa and other foreign countries, except for the ~$2 Billion for American Indian projects, unconstitutional and fraught with waste.

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