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Michigan House Resolution 372 urges federal support for Israel and a state department policy review

Original title: A resolution to urge the United States government to take action to support Israel’s right to statehood and prevent Hamas and other groups from succeeding in their efforts to eliminate the only Jewish state, and to call on the Governor to review department policies to ensure they are not antisemitic.

Last action · September 23, 2026: referred to Committee on Government OperationsSponsors: Gina Johnsen and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Resolution 372 urges the federal government to support Israel's right to statehood and oppose groups seeking its elimination, while calling on the Governor to review state department policies for .

Why it matters

The measure establishes an official legislative stance on foreign policy and requests an internal administrative review of state agency rules, carrying no mandatory spending or direct statutory changes.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Jewish community

The resolution addresses historical persecution, the right to statehood, and protections against antisemitic rhetoric impacting the community.

Directly affected

State of Michigan departments

State departments face a requested administrative review of their policies by the Governor to ensure they are not antisemitic.

Directly affected

United States government

The federal government is urged by the state legislature to take action supporting Israel's statehood and opposing hostile groups.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What actions does House Resolution 372 ask the federal government to take?
The resolution urges the United States government to support Israel's right to statehood and take action to prevent Hamas and other groups from eliminating the state.
What is the Governor asked to do under this resolution?
The Governor is called upon to review department policies to ensure they are not antisemitic.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Sep 23, 2026HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Government Operations
  2. Sep 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Governor, Tim Kelly, Joseph Fox and 4 more
PersonGovernor“Official called upon to review department policies.”Map →
PersonTim Kelly“Cosponsor of House Resolution 372.”Map →
PersonJoseph Fox“Cosponsor of House Resolution 372.”Map →
PersonGina Johnsen“House Representative who offered House Resolution 372.”Map →
PersonPresident of the United States“Recipient of transmitted copies of the resolution.”Map →
locationIsrael“The Jewish state established on May 14, 1948.”Map →
OrganizationHamas“Terrorist entity that launched a ground attack against Israel on October 7, 2023”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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