Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base.

Summary

Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 Air Force members who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Extends sympathies to the families and friends of those killed. Acknowledges the anguish and resilience of the attack's survivors. Assures members of the Armed Forces and other U.S. agents serving in harm's way that their well-being will be given the highest priority. Declares that perpetrators of terrorist acts against members of the Armed Forces and U.S. agents or citizens will be brought to justice.

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Timeline

1. 24 May 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 May 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 May 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 June 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 May 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 May 2016

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Sponsors

• Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Michelle Lujan Grisham · D · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base.