A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the hijacking of Trans World Airlines flight 847, the release of the hostages taken from the flight, other Americans still held captive in Lebanon, and terrorist acts in general.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Mrs. Uli Derickson should receive special commendation from the President in recognition of her heroism during the flight 847 hijacking; (2) the hijackers who murdered U.S. Navy Petty Officer Stethem should be brought to justice; (3) all diplomatic means should be employed to obtain the release of the seven U.S. citizens still held in Lebanon; and (4) the Secretary of State should be supported in his efforts to gain international cooperation to prevent international terrorism.

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Timeline

1. 8 July 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 July 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 July 1985

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• Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
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