HR 1175
106th Congress
House
International Affairs
American economic assistance
Americans in foreign countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Missing in action
Negotiations
Palestinians
Public records
Syria
To locate and secure the return of Zachary Baumel, an American citizen, and other Israeli soldiers missing in action.
Introduced: March 18, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1999
Became Public Law No: 106-89.
Nov 8, 1999
Signed by President.
Oct 27, 1999
Presented to President.
Oct 26, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 26, 1999
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 541). (consideration: CR H10834-10835)
Oct 26, 1999
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 541).(consideration: CR H10834-10835)
Oct 26, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 26, 1999
DEBATE - The House has proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 1175.
Oct 26, 1999
Mr. Campbell moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Sep 8, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 5, 1999
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 5, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 5, 1999
The committee amendment was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 5, 1999
Amendment SP 1620 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Aug 5, 1999
Amendment SP 1620 proposed by Senator Brownback for Senator Leahy.
Aug 5, 1999
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10531-10532; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10531-10532)
Jun 30, 1999
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 30, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
Jun 30, 1999
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms with an amendment. Without written report.
Jun 23, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 22, 1999
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 22, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 22, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H4783)
Jun 22, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 246).(text: CR H4783)
Jun 22, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4708-4709)
Jun 22, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 22, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1175.
Jun 22, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4683-4685)
Jun 22, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 10, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: (CR E498)
Mar 18, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1409-1410, E497-498)
Mar 18, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1999 | House · vote #541 | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
| Jun 22, 1999 | House · vote #246 | On Motion to Suspend Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 415–5 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Requires the Department of State to raise the matter of Zachary Baumel (a U.S. citizen), Yehuda Katz, and Zvi Feldman with the appropriate government officials of Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, and with other governments in the region and elsewhere which in the Department's view may be helpful in locating and securing the return of these soldiers. Urges decisions with regard to U.S. economic and other forms of assistance to such countries and U.S. policy towards these governments and authorities to take into consideration their willingness to assist in locating and securing the return of such soldiers. Requires the Department to report to specified congressional committees on its consultations with the appropriate governments and any affected U.S. policies.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 106-89.
Committees of jurisdiction
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