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 these terrorists.

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Introduced

21 October 1985

Last action

9 April 1986 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

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

21 October 1985
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Source: IntroReferral
21 October 1985
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
13 March 1986
Reported
Committee on Banking. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
26 March 1986
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
Source: Calendars
26 March 1986
Reported
Committee on Banking. Reported to Senate by Senator Garn with an amendment and an amendment to the title and an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
26 March 1986
Reported
Committee on Banking. Reported to Senate by Senator Garn with an amendment and an amendment to the title and an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
27 March 1986
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
27 March 1986
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
9 April 1986
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Source: Committee
9 April 1986
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral

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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 27 March 1986
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 26 March 1986
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 21 October 1985
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/222
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/sjres/222
us · 99-sjres-222 · source updated 14 January 2025