119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 30, 2026
H.R. 7281In CommitteeInternational Affairs
Democrats introduce legislation requiring investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh's death
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André (D-IN)21 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 30, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E85)
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E85)
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Introduced in House
All 21 cosponsors
21 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (21)
Casar, GregTX-35
Omar, IlhanMN-05
Lynch, Stephen F.MA-08
McGovern, James P.MA-02
McCollum, BettyMN-04
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Pocan, MarkWI-02
Pressley, AyannaMA-07
Thompson, Bennie G.MS-02
Tlaib, RashidaMI-12
Williams, NikemaGA-05
Jayapal, PramilaWA-07
Khanna, RoCA-17
Simon, LateefahCA-12
Mfume, KweisiMD-07
DeSaulnier, MarkCA-10
Tonko, PaulNY-20
Ramirez, Delia C.IL-03
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