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H.Res. 148 (114th)

Calling on the Government of Iran to follow through on repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States hostage in our Nation's history.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 March 2015

Last action

29 February 2016 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], David Trott, Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Clawson, Curt [R-FL-19], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]

Subjects

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Source updated

6 December 2025

Summary

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in our nation's history. Notes the pledges by current Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case. Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to intensify its cooperation in the Robert Levinson case and to share the results of its investigation into his disappearance with the U.S. government. Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to raise the Robert Levinson case with Iranian officials at every opportunity. Expresses sympathy to Robert Levinson's family for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 February 2016

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 February 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 February 2016

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 February 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 February 2016

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 February 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 February 2016

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1013-1014)

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 February 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1013-1014)

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 February 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 148.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 February 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1013-1015)

    Source: Floor

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