Amendment H-1011 to HR 3
Affirming Iowa’s support for the State of Israel
Failed · February 13, 2025Vote: 28 yeas, 58 nays
Filed February 12, 2025 in the House by
What it changes
AI summary This amendment changes the bill to state that support for Israel's right to defend itself is conditioned on following international humanitarian law and protecting civilians. It also adds language reaffirming a commitment to human rights and condemning war crimes or attacks against civilian populations.1
Read the amendment’s wording
- Page 3, by striking lines 18 through 23 and inserting: “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives supports the State of Israel’s sovereignty and right to defend itself against terrorist organizations, including by taking necessary actions to eliminate such threats. However, this support is conditioned upon the State of Israel’s adherence to international humanitarian law and protection of innocent civilian lives. The House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to human rights and condemns acts by any party that constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, or indiscriminate attacks against civilian populations.”