United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 248 (112th)
Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Introduced
4 May 2011
Last action
4 May 2011 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Sponsors
Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
28 November 2025
Summary
Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community who have sacrificed their lives pursuing Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda. Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community for: (1) their tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism, and sacrifice in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice; and (2) committing themselves to defeating, disrupting, and dismantling al Qaeda. Commends the President for ordering the successful operations to locate and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda and affiliated organizations around the world that threaten U.S. national security, eliminating a safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and bringing terrorists to justice.
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Timeline
4 May 2011
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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4 May 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
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4 May 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Versions
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Sponsors
- Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military and intelligence agencies for the successful completion of the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
- related to → Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and the Obama and Bush Administrations whose dedicated service brought the murderous terrorist leader Osama bin Laden to justice.
- related to ← A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/248
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hres/248
- us · 112-hres-248 · source updated 28 November 2025