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This resolution reaffirms U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges Palestine and other Arab and Muslim-majority states to engage in negotiations with Israel in order to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and improve bilateral relations.

This resolution supports the announcements of (1) the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain, and (2) the suspension of Israeli actions to apply sovereignty in parts of the West Bank. Further, it calls on each of these countries to encourage greater people-to-people normalization, and it calls on other Arab and Muslim countries to establish full relations with Israel. It also reaffirms the House of Representatives' support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Strengthening Reporting of Actions Taken Against the Normalization of Relations with Israel Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of State to include specified information concerning Arab-Israeli relations in the annual Country Report on Human Rights Practices. Such information shall include (1) the status of laws that punish individuals for people-to-people relations with Israelis (i.e., anti-normalization laws); (2) instances of prosecution or extrajudicial retribution against citizens or residents of Arab countries for calling for peace with Israel, visiting Israel, or engaging Israeli citizens in any country; and (3) evidence of steps taken by Arab governments toward permitting or encouraging people-to-people relations between their citizens or residents and Israeli citizens.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain are historic achievements. Further, it encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel, and it reaffirms the Senate's support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This resolution recognizes the importance of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel on the treaty's 40th anniversary. The resolution also expresses support for the Multinational Force and Observers, the peacekeeping organization that oversees the terms of the treaty.

This resolution affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to American society and culture.

Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish the Partnership Fund for Peace for promoting economic development in Palestine and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Specifically, the bill directs the USAID to establish this fund to finance (1) small and medium-sized Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in order to promote the private sector and create jobs in Palestinian territories, and (2) people-to-people peacebuilding programs that support reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis. An economic partnership, entrepreneur, or company requesting support from the fund must include a Palestinian entrepreneur or company as a partner. A people-to-people partnership requesting support from the fund must include a nonprofit organization that brings Palestinians and Israelis together for reconciliation or nonprofit organizations that further reconciliation between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel.

Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish the Partnership Fund for Peace for promoting economic development in Palestine and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Specifically, the bill directs the USAID to establish this fund to finance (1) small and medium-sized Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in order to promote the private sector and create jobs in Palestinian territories, and (2) people-to-people peacebuilding programs that support reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis. An economic partnership, entrepreneur, or company requesting support from the fund must include a Palestinian entrepreneur or company as a partner. A people-to-people partnership requesting support from the fund must include a nonprofit organization that brings Palestinians and Israelis together for reconciliation or nonprofit organizations that further reconciliation between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel.

The resolution affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States and condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of such community.

This resolution congratulates Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain on reaching their respective historic agreements. Further, it encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel, and it urges the President to continue engaging with Israel and U.S. Arab partners in reaching such agreements.

This resolution supports the designation of an Arab American Heritage Month.

This resolution supports the designation of an Arab American Heritage Month.

This resolution honors Yitzhak Rabin for his service to the Israeli people and extends the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to his family and the people of Israel on the 25th anniversary of his death. Further, it expresses support for (1) the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel; (2) community leaders and government officials who work to encourage coexistence and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; and (3) a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act This bill prohibits the use of certain foreign-assistance funds to support the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill treatment of children in violation of international humanitarian law. The bill also prohibits such funds from being used to support certain practices against children, including torture, sensory deprivation, solitary confinement, and arbitrary detention. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to provide funding to nongovernmental organizations to (1) monitor and assess incidents of Palestinian children being subjected to Israeli military detention, and (2) provide treatment and rehabilitation for Palestinians under 21 years of age who have been subject to military detention as children.

This resolution honors Yitzhak Rabin for his service to the Israeli people and extends the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to his family and the people of Israel on the 25th anniversary of his death. Further, it expresses support for (1) the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel; (2) community leaders and government officials who work to encourage coexistence and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; and (3) a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This joint resolution prohibits the sale of certain missiles, tools and test equipment, support equipment, and other related elements of program support to the United Arab Emirates.

This resolution expresses support for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine and opposes the unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank.

Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act This bill prohibits a federal department or agency from recognizing, or implying recognition of, any claim by Israel of sovereignty over any part of the occupied West Bank in violation of international humanitarian law or customary international law. Further, it prohibits the use of certain federal funds to support specified activities in West Bank territory that has been unilaterally annexed by Israel or to facilitate or support such annexation. The Department of State must make an annual certification regarding any obligation or expenditure of such funds to Israel for these purposes.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 19-18 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-70 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-73 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed transfer of various defense articles and related services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Executive Communication 1415 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.

This resolution opposes and condemns the potential prosecution of U.S. and Israeli nationals by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Further, it declares that it should be U.S. policy to pursue a resolution by the United Nations Security Council prohibiting the ICC from prosecuting nationals of states, such as the United States and Israel, that are not parties to the treaty establishing the ICC.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed transfer of various defense articles and related services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Executive Communication 1420 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.