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S.Res. 852

Failed

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Introduced 9/14/2026•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)

9/29/2026 • Senate

Summary

This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with an unclassified statement regarding Israel's human rights practices.

The resolution specifies that the statement should include certain elements, including (1) all credible information concerning the alleged killing of nine specified U.S. citizens and any other U.S. citizens by the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli security forces, or Israeli settlers in 2022 or later; (2) all credible information concerning the identities of potential suspects in the killings; and (3) details on any steps taken by Israeli authorities to investigate the killings and hold accountable those responsible.

The statement should also include other elements, such as assessments of U.S. citizens currently held in Israeli prisons and the human rights situation of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention in the West Bank. 

Introduced in Senate • 9/14/2026

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (26)

Party Breakdown

25
Democrats
0
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Democrat • MD

Sponsored 9/14/2026

Cosponsors (25)

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 9/14/2026

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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

I-VT

Joined 9/14/2026

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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 9/14/2026

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 9/14/2026

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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

D-VT

Joined 9/14/2026

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 9/14/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 14, 2026

Committee Review

September 29, 2026

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate9/14/2026

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Bill TypeSRES
Current StatusFailed
Cosponsors25

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· Record updated Oct 6, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
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  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
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    Summary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Sep 14, 2026 · Loaded Oct 30, 2026, 10:29 AM ET
  • Roll-call results on this bill
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  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
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