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H.Con.Res. 47 (97th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should seek through appropriate international means the apprehension, trail and punishment of those responsible for the takeover of the United States Embassy in Teheran and the subsequent holding of American hostages.

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Introduced

29 January 1981

Last action

20 April 1981 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3], Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8], Rep. Hinson, Jon C. [R-MS-4], Rep. Smith, Albert L., Jr. [R-AL-6], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek, through diplomatic means, the punishment of all persons involved in the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran and in the holding of American hostages in that embassy. Authorizes the President to suspend implementation of the agreement which secured the release of the hostages if the President determines such punishment has not been satisfactorily effected.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 April 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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