United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 339 (111th)
Expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes.
Introduced
21 April 2009
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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6 June 2025
Summary
Commends the crew of the Maersk Alabama and Captain Richard Phillips, who selflessly placed himself in harm's way to protect his crew. Recognizes the U.S. Navy, the crews of the USS Bainbridge, Boxer, Halyburton, and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 for their role in the rescue. Congratulates the Navy SEALs on the scene for their decisive action that resulted in the rescue of Captain Phillips. Joins all Americans in expressing great relief that the crew has returned home safely.
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 22 April 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 22 April 2009
Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 22 April 2009
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2009
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 21 April 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/339
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/339