Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine
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Sponsor: Bush, Cori (D-MO)
This resolution urges the Biden administration to immediately call for a cease-fire between Israel and Palestine and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. It is a non-binding statement of the House, not a law.
This signals congressional sentiment on the direction of U.S. diplomatic engagement during active conflict. As a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal force, but reflects where some House members stand on prioritizing cease-fire diplomacy over unconditional military support.