HR 1175 106th Congress House

To locate and secure the return of Zachary Baumel, an American citizen, and other Israeli soldiers missing in action.

Introduced: March 18, 1999 See on congress.gov

International Affairs American economic assistanceAmericans in foreign countriesArab-Israeli conflictArmed Forces and National Security

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CongressCongress and foreign policyCongressional reporting requirementsGovernment Operations and PoliticsInternational cooperationIsraelLebanonMiddle East and North AfricaMissing in actionNegotiationsPalestiniansPublic recordsSyria

Everywhere this bill has been 32 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

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

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 →

Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
SAMDT 1,620	–	To amend H.R.1175.	Agreed to	Aug 5, 1999

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Latest action November 8, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-89.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Committees of jurisdiction 2

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 9

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Apr 28, 1999

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · Mar 18, 1999

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Mar 18, 1999

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · Mar 18, 1999

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 18, 1999

Sessions, Pete

Texas · Mar 18, 1999

Sherman, Brad

California · Mar 18, 1999

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Mar 18, 1999

Thompson, Bennie G.

Mississippi · Mar 18, 1999

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