US SR29 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 20 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-01-20 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-01-20 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression. Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo and the kosher market Hyper Cacher in Paris. Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the victims and to the Republic of France; and (2) solidarity with the people of the Republic of France, and pays tribute to our shared values, ideals, and liberties, including the freedom of thought and expression and freedom of the press. Recognizes the statements from Muslim majority nations and leaders across the world that terrorist attacks purportedly conducted in Islam's name, such as the Paris attacks, are an affront to the Muslim faith. Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for the government of France to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice and to prevent future attacks.
Title
A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression.
Sponsors
Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] | Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] |
Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] | Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] |
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-01-20 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291) |
Same As/Similar To
HR31 (Same As) 2015-01-14 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
France
Human rights
International affairs
News media and reporting
Religion
Terrorism
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
France
Human rights
International affairs
News media and reporting
Religion
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/29/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres29/BILLS-114sres29ats.pdf |