Skip to main content
SRES 240 112th Congress Senate International Affairs Congressional tributes Crime victims Europe Norway Religion Terrorism Violent crime

A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 27, 2011 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 27, 2011
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962)
Jul 27, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962)
Jul 27, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns: (1) the terrorist attacks that occurred in Norway on July 22, 2011, causing many deaths and injuries; and (2) all terrorist actions, including those motivated by hatred and religious or cultural intolerance.

Expresses sympathy to the victims of the atrocious acts, their families, and the people and government of Norway.

Emphasizes the bonds of friendship and shared heritage between the United States and Norway.

Calls on all people to join together to denounce acts of hatred and fear and promote peace and tolerance in their communities and around the world.

What's happening now July 27, 2011

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970; text as passed Senate: CR S4970; text of measure as introduced: CR S4962)