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119th Congress
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SENATES.Res. 797· 119th Congress

Resolution Requesting State Department Report on Israel's Human Rights Practices in Lebanon

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

Sponsor
Peter Welch (D-VT)
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
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In Committee
Jun 24, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 7, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The resolution invokes section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as its legal basis
  • It requests the Department of State provide Congress with information on Israel's human rights practices
  • The requested information concerns Israel's practices specifically in Lebanon
  • The timeframe for the requested information is from February 28, 2026 onward
  • The resolution was submitted in the Senate on June 24, 2026
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The resolution does not establish binding requirements; it requests information through congressional resolution
  • Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act provides the statutory framework referenced, but the resolution's enforceability depends on Senate adoption
  • No documented effects, timeline, or consequences for non-compliance are specified in the official summary
  • The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations with no recorded subsequent action
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Resolution was submitted in the Senate on June 24, 2026
  • Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations on June 24, 2026
  • No further recorded actions appear in the provided data
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 24, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220)
  • Jun 24, 2026 — Submitted in Senate