Search Results: keywords:"israeli-palestinian conflict"

  • H. R. 7552 — To prohibit the use of materials that use the term West Bank, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,012

    H.R. 7552 aims to stop U.S. government materials from using the term "West Bank" and instead use the historical names "Judea and Samaria" for territories annexed by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War. The bill restricts the funding for any documents using "West Bank," while...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7552 is a new rule that says people working for the U.S. government can't use the name "West Bank" in their documents and should instead use "Judea and Samaria," except in special cases. If they have to use "West Bank" for an important reason, they need to explain why to Congress.

  • S. 4770 — To prohibit Federal agencies from contracting with companies engaged in a boycott of Israel, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,026

    S. 4770, titled the "Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act," aims to prevent Federal agencies from entering into contracts with companies that engage in a boycott of Israel. It requires companies to certify that they are not participating in such boycotts when entering...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule saying that the government can't work with companies that refuse to do business with Israel, and these companies have to promise they won't do that. But it also makes sure that people can still say or believe what they want about Israel.

  • H. RES. 1057 — Denouncing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:244

    H. RES. 1057 is a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. It highlights that Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to numerous deaths. The resolution criticizes U.S. funding of Hamas through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1057 is a plan from the House of Representatives that says they do not want to stop fighting in a place called Gaza right now. It also talks about stopping giving money to certain groups until they are sure what the money is used for.