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H.R. 687

United Nations Human Rights Council Reform Act

United Nations Human Rights Council Reform Act

This bill prohibits the United States from making any contributions to the United Nations Commissions of Inquiries that relate to Israel as mandated by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The bill also requires U.S. representatives to the United Nations to seek to (1) eliminate the council's Agenda Item 7 (entitled Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories), (2) eliminate secret ballot elections for membership to the council, and (3) institute baseline criteria for council membership.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

United Nations Human Rights Council Reform Act — Informed