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.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 October 1985

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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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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