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H.Res. 17 (116th)

Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

3 December 2020 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Colin Allred, Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Van Taylor, Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]

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Summary

This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice near Damascus, Syria. It encourages the Department of State, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, and other U.S. government entities to engage with Syria to facilitate Tice's safe release.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 October 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 December 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 December 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 December 2020

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 December 2020

    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 H6086-6087)

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 December 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 December 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 December 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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