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Congress Opposes New Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem

This resolution expresses the US Congress's opposition to establishing a new Palestinian diplomatic office in Jerusalem. Congress believes it would violate existing US law and could challenge Jerusalem's status as the undivided capital of Israel. It states that any such move would require congressional approval through new legislation.
Key points
The US Congress opposes the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.
They believe this would violate the intent of the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act.
Congress states that any such establishment requires congressional approval via new legislation.
They note that the existing US Embassy unit in Jerusalem already handles Palestinian affairs effectively.
Opening a new consulate would require substantial expenditure of American taxpayer funds.
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Print number: 117_SCONRES_34
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2022-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress in opposition to the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SCONRES_34.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Congress opposes the establishment of a new Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.
  • They believe this would violate the intent of the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act.
  • Congress states that any such establishment requires congressional approval via new legislation.
  • They note that the existing US Embassy unit in Jerusalem already handles Palestinian affairs effectively.
  • Opening a new consulate would require substantial expenditure of American taxpayer funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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