US SCR16 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 14-5)
Status: Engrossed on May 12 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on May 12 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.
Title
A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.
Sponsors
| Sen. James Risch [R-ID] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
| Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] |
| Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] |
| Sen. Ben Sasse [R-NE] | Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
Roll Calls
2015-05-11 - Senate - On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 16 (Y: 90 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
| 2015-05-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2015-05-12 | House | Received in the House. |
| 2015-05-12 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2015-05-11 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175. (text: CR S2751) |
| 2015-05-11 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2749-2751) |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2732) |
Subjects
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Espionage and treason
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Religion
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Espionage and treason
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Religion
