Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.

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Condemns and disapproves of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful 30-day statutory reporting requirement in releasing the five senior Taliban members from detention at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Expresses concern over: (1) national security implications that may arise from the Taliban members' release; and (2) the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, and the risk that such negotiations may further encourage hostilities and the abduction of Americans. Stipulates that further violations of appropriate law are unacceptable. Declares misgivings about the prospect of any similar transfers from Guantanamo, even if undertaken pursuant to statutory requirements. States that the Obama administration's release of the five detainees has burdened unnecessarily the trust in the administration's commitment and ability to work with the legislative branch, and therefore works against the best interest of the people of the United States.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 31 July 2014

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  Reported in House · EN · 31 July 2014

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 June 2014

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 June 2014

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• Introduced in House

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