US HR148 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 10 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-29 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 10 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-29 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. Recognizes that Robert Levinson is the longest held U.S. hostage in our nation's history. Notes the pledges by and renewed commitment of Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case. Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to act on its promises to assist in the Robert Levinson case and to provide the U.S. government immediately with all available information from all Iranian government entities regarding Robert Levinson's disappearance. 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.
Title
Calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.
Sponsors
Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] | Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] |
Rep. Patrick Murphy [D-FL] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. John Mica [R-FL] |
Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R-FL] | Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Carlos Curbelo [R-FL] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA] | Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ] | Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL] | Rep. David Trott [R-MI] |
Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
Rep. Curt Clawson [R-FL] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY] |
Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-29 | House | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
2016-02-29 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1013-1014) |
2016-02-29 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 148. |
2016-02-29 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1013-1015) |
2016-02-29 | House | Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
2016-02-24 | House | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
2016-02-24 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2016-02-11 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent . |
2016-02-11 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2015-03-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
2015-03-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-03-10 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR99 (Same As) 2016-02-11 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S881-882; text of committee substitute as amended: CR S881-882)