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HJ0005 • 2024

Support of Israel.

A JOINT RESOLUTION expressing support for the nation of Israel; condemning the terrorist attacks in Israel; and recognizing the sovereignty of Israel and the right of Israel to assure its own safety.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representative Sommers
Last action
2024-02-16
Official status
inactive
Effective date
3/1/2024

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify which individuals from Wyoming would be affected by supporting this resolution.

Support for Israel

This resolution expresses support for Israel, condemns terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas, and calls on the U.S. to help ensure Israel's safety.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism.
  • Mourns victims of the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
  • Calls on Hamas to stop attacks and release hostages.
  • Asks the U.S. to lead efforts to cut off funding to Hamas.
  • Encourages the U.S. to reaffirm its commitment to Israel's security.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Israel and its citizens.
  • Hamas, a terrorist organization that attacked Israel.
  • U.S. government officials responsible for foreign policy.

Terms To Know

Sovereignty
The right of a country to govern itself without outside interference.
Terrorist organization
A group that uses violence and fear to achieve political goals.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is not legally binding.
  • It does not provide specific actions or funding for support of Israel.
  • The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.

Bill History

  1. 2024-02-16 House

    H Did not Consider for Introduction

  2. 2024-02-12 House

    H Received for Introduction

  3. 2024-02-09 LSO

    Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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24LSO-0575
2024
State of Wyoming
24LSO-0575
Numbered
2.0

House JOINT RESOLUTION NO. HJ0005

Support of Israel.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Sommers and Neiman and Senator(s) Driskill and Hicks

A JOINT RESOLUTION

for

A JOINT RESOLUTION expressing support for the nation of Israel; condemning the terrorist attacks in Israel; and recognizing the sovereignty of Israel and the right of Israel to assure its own safety.

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, Hamas, an organization designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization, launched an unprecedented and unprovoked attack on Israel; and

WHEREAS, Hamas launched rockets, killed and injured Israeli citizens and abducted hostages from Israel, including children and the elderly; and

WHEREAS, American citizens in Israel were among those killed, injured or abducted by Hamas since commencing its attacks; and

WHEREAS, the United States has a strong history of standing in support of Israel, the people of Israel and Israel's democratic and cultural values; and

WHEREAS, the United States has maintained close ties with Israel since the establishment of the nation of Israel in 1948; and

WHEREAS, Israel and its people have an inalienable right to defend themselves against acts of terrorism; and

WHEREAS, the attacks of Israel by Hamas have threatened and continue to threaten Israel's sovereignty and Israel's right to provide for its safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

Section 1.

(a)

That the legislature:

(i)

Recognizes the sovereignty of Israel, including Israel's right to self-defense;

(ii)

Mourns the innocent victims of Israel who have been killed, injured or abducted as a result of the terrorist attacks by Hamas;

(iii)

Calls on Hamas to immediately cease its attacks on Israel and to safely release all living hostages and return the bodies of deceased hostages;

(iv)

Calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of resources and funding that the terrorist group relies upon to threaten and attack Israel;

(v)

Calls on the United States to reaffirm our country's commitment to Israel's safety and security; and

(vi)

Stands with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas and works to diminish the threat posed by Hamas.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of State of Wyoming transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore of the United States House of Representatives, each member of the Wyoming congressional delegation and the United States Ambassador or Charge d'Affaires for Israel.

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