US HR720 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on September 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.

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Title

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-09-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SR538 (Same As) 2014-09-09 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)

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