H.Res. 464 — Expressing the sense of Congress on international recognition of Israel's Magen David Adom Society and its symbol the Red Shield of David.

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Declares that: (1) the International Committee of the Red Cross should immediately recognize the Magen David Adom Society and the Society should be granted full membership in the Committee and in the Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and (2) the Red Shield of David should be accorded the same protections under international law as the Red Cross and the Red Crescent.

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2000-04-06
Introduced in House
2000-04-06
Introduced in House
2000-04-06
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E511)
2000-04-06
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR E511-512)
2000-04-13
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2000-04-13
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2000-05-03
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2000-05-03
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2422-2425)
2000-05-03
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 464.
2000-05-03
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2422)
2000-05-03
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2422)
2000-05-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Expressing the sense of Congress on international recognition of Israel's Magen David Adom Society and its symbol the Red Shield of David.

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