# 119-sres-410: A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.

119-sres-410, A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-410
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Two-state solution**: This resolution would urge U.S. recognition of a demilitarized State of Palestine alongside a secure State of Israel consistent with international law and mutual recognition. - Palestinian leaders and voters would be urged to hold elections in 2026 and carry out key reforms and commitments to European partners to boost democratic legitimacy. - Civilians in Gaza would be the focus of a call for Israel to end the war there and to surge humanitarian aid into the territory. - The resolution would demand that Hamas end its campaign of terrorism, lay down its arms, and unconditionally release all hostages. - It would encourage Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Arab states, and the international community to begin planning post-conflict security, governance, and reconstruction toward a comprehensive regional peace.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act
- 119-s-1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-410 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/410)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1814)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-410 (as of 2026-04-21).