To provide for a United States response in the event of a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.
Sets forth certain measures that shall be applied in the event that a Palestinian state is unilaterally declared, including: (1) the enforcement of section 1003 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (Public Law 100-204) calling for certain prohibitions regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) such as prohibiting the establishment of a PLO office in the United States; (2) the prohibition of U.S. assistance to the government of any unilaterally declared Palestinian state, the Palestinian Authority (or to any successor entity), and any programs or projects in the West Bank or Gaza (except humanitarian assistance); (3) the withholding of a specified percentage of the U.S. contribution to any international organization that recognizes a unilaterally declared Palestinian state; and (4) U.S. opposition to such state's membership in any international financial institution or the extension by such institution of any loan or other financial assistance to it.
Authorizes the President to suspend, for one year, a number of the requirements under this Act if he determines and certifies to specified congressional committees that it is in the national security interest of the United States.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582)
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (text of measure as introduced: CR E1582-1583)
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (text of measure as introduced: CR E1582-1583)
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8176-8179)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5272.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 27.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8265-8266)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 27, 4 Present (Roll no. 497).(text: CR 9/26/2000 H8176-8177)
Roll Call #497 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 27, 4 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR 9/26/2000 H8176-8177)
Roll Call #497 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.