Am. H. C. R. No. 11 Summary

• Concurrent resolution formally recognizes Jerusalem as the official capital of the State of Israel

• Cites Ohio's economic and cultural ties to Israel, including being Israel's 28th largest trading partner, holding more Israeli bonds than any other governmental entity, and having approximately 150,000 Jewish residents

• References Israel's sovereign control of Jerusalem since June 7, 1967, and notes that all religious faiths have guaranteed full access to holy sites since reunification

• Acknowledges federal precedent including the bipartisan Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (passed 93-5 in Senate, 374-37 in House), Senate Resolution 176 (passed 90-0 in 2017), and President Trump's December 6, 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to federal officials, Ohio media, Ohio Board of Regents members, Ohio colleges and universities, and the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.