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]

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.

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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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-29HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2016-02-29HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1013-1014)
2016-02-29HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 148.
2016-02-29HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1013-1015)
2016-02-29HouseMs. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2016-02-24HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2016-02-24HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-02-11HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
2016-02-11HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-03-20HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
2015-03-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-03-10HouseIntroduced 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)

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