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HRES 1117118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 12, 2024

Latest Action

Rule H. Res. 1137 passed House.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1117, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza. The bill is categorized under International Affairs and reflects a stance against perceived imbalanced diplomatic or political pressure on Israel concerning the Gaza region. The resolution did not pass and is currently classified as failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available, and the latest legislative action recorded is the passage of a different resolution, H. Res. 1137, in the House on April 12, 2024.

Bottom Line

H. Res. 1117 aimed to oppose one-sided pressure on Israel regarding Gaza but did not advance in Congress and lacks detailed publicly available text or summary.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution opposes efforts that apply one-sided pressure on Israel in relation to Gaza.
  • It falls under the policy area of International Affairs, indicating a focus on foreign relations.
  • The bill did not pass and is currently failed or expired, with no full text or official summary publicly available.
Who Benefits?

['The government of Israel, as the resolution explicitly opposes one-sided pressure against it.', 'Supporters of Israel in the U.S. political and diplomatic spheres.', 'Stakeholders involved in U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East diplomacy.']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits public understanding of specific provisions or enforcement mechanisms.', 'Without detailed language, it is unclear how the resolution would be implemented or enforced.', 'The absence of legislative progress suggests limited consensus or prioritization, which may affect future diplomatic messaging or policy consistency.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and reflects ongoing debates in U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel and Gaza. The latest recorded legislative action is unrelated to this bill, indicating it did not advance through the House. The policy area of International Affairs suggests it was part of broader discussions on U.S. diplomatic positions in the Middle East.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["The resolution's failure to pass may influence the tone and content of future U.S. diplomatic communications regarding Israel and Gaza.", 'Lack of legislative action could affect perceptions of U.S. commitment or stance in Middle East policy debates.', 'Supporters of Israel may seek alternative legislative or diplomatic avenues to express similar positions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive public and expert review, which is important for transparency and informed debate. The failed status of the bill further limits its direct impact but highlights the need for clear documentation of legislative proposals, especially on sensitive international issues.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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