Legislative subject term
Palestinians
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43 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 704.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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To authorize the Secretary of State to withdraw from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Federal funds previously made available to such organization.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 22.
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No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 18.
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Rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel Defense Force on a list of child's rights abusers.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- S.J.Res. 89 (118th) Jul 11, 2024
A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 212. (consideration: CR S4533-4536)
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
- H.R. 8038 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.
- H.R. 5917 (118th) Apr 17, 2024
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
Rule H. Res. 1137 passed House.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 334.
- S.Res. 504 (118th) Jan 16, 2024
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
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Armed Conflict Migration Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.
- H.Res. 793 (118th) Nov 28, 2023
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.Res. 888 (118th) Nov 28, 2023
Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5463)
- H.R. 340 (118th) Nov 6, 2023
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
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Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution condemning Hamas and antisemitic student activities on college campuses in the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 10/19/2023 CR S5113)
- H.Res. 771 (118th) Oct 25, 2023
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S.Res. 417 (118th) Oct 19, 2023
A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5097-5100, S5102; text: S5112-5113)
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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