US SR404 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
March 22 2012 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
March 22 2012 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Extends the sympathy of the Senate to the families of Marie Colvin and other reporters who have died reporting from conflict zones. Recognizes the bravery of Ms. Colvin and other correspondents and photographers who have lost their lives while exposing the truth. Calls on: (1) the world community to honor the memories of Ms. Colvin and other reporters, and (2) the government of Syria to halt the brutal attacks against the people of Syria and to respect their human rights.
Title
A resolution recognizing the life and work of war correspondent Marie Colvin and other courageous journalists in war zones.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-22 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004) |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International affairs
Middle East
News media and reporting
Photography and imaging
Syria
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International affairs
Middle East
News media and reporting
Photography and imaging
Syria
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:SE00404:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112sres404ats/pdf/BILLS-112sres404ats.pdf |
