HR-1164 : Still Just a Bill

Taylor Force Act

This bill prohibits certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being made available for the West Bank and Gaza unless the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority:

  • is taking steps to end acts of violence against U.S. and Israeli citizens perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control, such as the March 2016 attack that killed former Army officer Taylor Force;
  • is publicly condemning such acts of violence and is investigating, or cooperating in investigations of, such acts; and
  • has terminated payments for acts of terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens to any individual who has been convicted and imprisoned for such acts, to any individual who died committing such acts, and to family members of such an individual.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-12-07CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.Senate
2017-12-06IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2017-12-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-12-05FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9648-9649)House floor actions
2017-12-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1164.House floor actions
2017-12-05FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9648-9653)House floor actions
2017-12-05FloorMr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2017-11-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2017-11-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-02-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2017-02-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Arab-Israeli relations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Gaza Strip
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Palestinians
  • Terrorism
  • West Bank

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