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H.R. 1175 (106th)

To locate and secure the return of Zachary Baumel, an American citizen, and other Israeli soldiers missing in action.

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Introduced

18 March 1999

Last action

8 November 1999 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-89.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]

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Summary

Requires the Department of State to raise the matter of Zachary Baumel (a U.S. citizen), Yehuda Katz, and Zvi Feldman with the appropriate government officials of Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, and with other governments in the region and elsewhere which in the Department's view may be helpful in locating and securing the return of these soldiers. Urges decisions with regard to U.S. economic and other forms of assistance to such countries and U.S. policy towards these governments and authorities to take into consideration their willingness to assist in locating and securing the return of such soldiers. Requires the Department to report to specified congressional committees on its consultations with the appropriate governments and any affected U.S. policies.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: (CR E498)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1409-1410, E497-498)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 June 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 June 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 June 1999

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 June 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 June 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H4783)

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 June 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 246).(text: CR H4783)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4683-4685)

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 June 1999

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1175.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 June 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 30 June 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  17. 30 June 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 30 June 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  19. 5 August 1999

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10531-10532; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10531-10532)

    Source: Floor

  20. 5 August 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 September 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 26 October 1999

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 26 October 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House has proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1175.

    Source: Floor

  24. 26 October 1999

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Campbell moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 26 October 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 26 October 1999

    Vote

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 541). (consideration: CR H10834-10835)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 26 October 1999

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 541).(consideration: CR H10834-10835)

    Source: NotUsed

  28. 27 October 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  29. 27 October 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  30. 8 November 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-89.

    Source: President

  31. 8 November 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  32. 8 November 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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