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S.Res. 852 · 119th Congress

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

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Details

Sponsor
Chris Van Hollen (D)
Introduced
2026-09-14
Origin
Senate
Policy area
International Affairs
Latest action
2026-09-29 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
Cosponsors
25

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Summary

This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with an unclassified statement regarding Israel's human rights practices. The resolution specifies that the statement should include certain elements, including (1) all credible information concerning the alleged killing of nine specified U.S. citizens and any other U.S. citizens by the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli security forces, or Israeli settlers in 2022 or later; (2) all credible information concerning the identities of potential suspects in the killings; and (3) details on any steps taken by Israeli authorities to investigate the killings and hold accountable those responsible. The statement should also include other elements, such as assessments of U.S. citizens currently held in Israeli prisons and the human rights situation of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention in the West Bank.

CRS summary — Introduced in Senate (2026-09-14)

Recorded votes (1)

DateChamberQuestionYea–NayResult
2026-09-29SenateOn the Motion to Discharge47–51Motion to Discharge Rejected

Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).