A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Summary
Senate Resolution 504 was a formal request for the U.S. Department of State to provide a comprehensive report on Israel’s human rights practices and the use of American-provided military equipment. The resolution sought to determine if U.S. security assistance was being used in compliance with international law during the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. While the measure would not have automatically cut off aid, it would have required the administration to certify that human rights standards were being met to continue certain types of military support. On January 16, 2024, the Senate voted 72-11 to table the resolution, effectively blocking it from moving forward.
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