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H.Con.Res. 217 (99th)

A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of the "Achille Lauro" and the murder of Leon Klinghoffer and commending President Reagan and others who assisted in the apprehension of the perpetrators of such acts.

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Introduced

16 October 1985

Last action

28 October 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

Subjects

Defence

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the hijacking of the Achille Lauro and the murder of Leon Klinghoffer; (2) commends the President and others who assisted in the apprehension of the perpetrators of such hijacking and murder; and (3) calls on all governments having jurisdiction over such matter to ensure that the individuals responsible for such hijacking and murder are prosecuted and punished. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convene an international meeting to determine the steps which must be taken to rid the world of hijacking and the taking of hostages.

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Timeline

  1. 16 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 1985

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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