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]
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.
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH] | Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA] | Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-09-11 | House | Referred 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)
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Syria
Terrorism
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Syria
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/720/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres720/BILLS-113hres720ih.pdf |