United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 642 — Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the three kidnapped teenagers held captive in the West Bank, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Demands the release of the three captives, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er and Naftali Frankel. Expresses: (1) support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with secure borders, living in peace alongside an independent Palestinian state; (2) concern and sympathy for the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er, and Naftali Frankel; and (3) a commitment to seek the captives' release. Reiterates the commitment of the House of Representatives to uphold the conditions in U.S. law regarding U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA).

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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What does HRES 642 do?
Demands the release of the three captives, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er and Naftali Frankel. Expresses: (1) support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with secure borders, living in peace alongside an independent Palestinian state; (2) concern and sympathy for the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er, and Naftali Frankel; and (3) a commitment to seek the captives' release. Reiterates the commitment of the House of Representatives to uphold the conditions in U.S. law regarding U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Who sponsors HRES 642?
HRES 642 is sponsored by Bradley Schneider (D).
What is the current status of HRES 642?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 642?
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