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H.R. 588

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To take certain steps toward recognition by the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
February 2, 2005
Cosponsors (42)
13D 29R
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Prohibits the United States from operating a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem unless it is under the supervision of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Requires any official U.S. Government document which lists countries and their capital cities to identify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Declares that, for purposes of registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a U.S. citizen born in the city of Jerusalem, the Secretary of State shall, upon the citizen's (or the citizen's legal guardian's) request, record the place of birth as Israel.

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