Request for Israel Human Rights Information

Summary#

This Senate resolution requests information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The resolution text and any specific reporting requests are not included in the publicly available material provided.

What it means for you#

The resolution asks for information about human rights practices in Israel. It is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. No publicly available information explains any direct, immediate effects on individuals, benefits, or legal requirements.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or required spending is included in the provided material.

Proponents' View#

Sponsors listed for the resolution include Senators Chris Van Hollen, Timothy Kaine, Bernie Sanders, Edward Markey, Jeff Merkley, Peter Welch, Martin Heinrich, Elizabeth Warren, Mazie Hirono, Tina Smith, Ben Luján, Richard Blumenthal, Ron Wyden, Brian Schatz, Christopher Murphy, Christopher Coons, Richard Durbin, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Jeanne Shaheen, Patty Murray, John Reed, and Sheldon Whitehouse. No publicly available information in the provided material states the sponsors' specific public statements or arguments in favor.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information in the provided material identifies opponents or their stated objections.