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H.J.Res. 425 (99th)

A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he did not submit to the demands of the terrorists.

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Introduced

22 October 1985

Last action

22 October 1985 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12]

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Summary

Awards a congressional gold medal posthumously to Leon Klinghoffer to show the Congress' admiration for the bravery he displayed while kidnapped by terrorists. Authorizes the President to present the gold medal to his widow, Marilyn Klinghoffer. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

  2. 22 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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