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HCONRES 183 101th Congress House International Affairs Extradition Extradition agreements Israel Kidnapping Murder

Calling for the extradition from Israel to the United States of Sheik Abdul Obeid in order that he may be brought to justice for the kidnapping and murder of Lieutenant Colonel William Higgins.

Introduced: August 2, 1989 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 29, 1990
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.
Aug 14, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Aug 2, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 2, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Calls upon the President to: (1) seek the immediate extradition of Abdul Obeid from Israel to the United States, pursuant to the 1962 extradition convention between the United States and Israel; and (2) ensure that, upon entry into the United States, Obeid is arrested on charges regarding the kidnapping and murder of Lieutenant Colonel Higgins and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

What's happening now January 29, 1990

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

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