United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 504 — A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky, By His Parents and Guardians, Ari Z. and Naomi Siegman Zivotofsky v. John Kerry, Secretary of State (S. Ct.).

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4568-4569; text as passed Senate: CR S4559)

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Summary

Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky, By His Parents and Guardians, Ari Z. and Naomi Siegman Zivotofsky v. John Kerry, Secretary of State, to defend the constitutionality of specified requirements in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY2003 with respect to the record of place of birth as Israel for purposes of the registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a U.S. citizen born in Jerusalem.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4568-4569; text as passed Senate: CR S4559)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 504 do?
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky, By His Parents and Guardians, Ari Z. and Naomi Siegman Zivotofsky v. John Kerry, Secretary of State, to defend the constitutionality of specified requirements in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY2003 with respect to the record of place of birth as Israel for purposes of the registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a U.S. citizen born in Jerusalem.
Who sponsors SRES 504?
SRES 504 is sponsored by Harry Reid (D).
What is the current status of SRES 504?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 SRES 504?
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