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Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States…

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Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.

Introduced: June 26, 2014 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 9, 2014
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2014
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H7325)
Sep 9, 2014
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7334-7335)
Sep 9, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.
Sep 9, 2014
Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Sep 9, 2014
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7325-7335)
Sep 9, 2014
Rule H. Res. 715 passed House.
Sep 8, 2014
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 715 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Jul 31, 2014
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Jul 31, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-569.
Jul 29, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 25, 2014
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 9, 2014 House · vote #485 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 249163 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns and disapproves of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful 30-day statutory reporting requirement in executing the transfer of five senior Taliban members from detention at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Expresses concern over: (1) national security implications that may arise from the Taliban members' release, including the national security threat to the American people and the U.S. Armed Forces; and (2) the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, and the risk that such negotiations may further encourage hostilities and the abduction of Americans.

Stipulates that further violations of appropriate law are unacceptable.

States that these actions have burdened the trust in the commitment and ability of the Obama administration to work with Congress.

Expresses relief that Sergeant Bergdahl has returned safely to the United States.

What's happening now September 9, 2014

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 68
Campbell, John
· Jul 29, 2014
R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jul 29, 2014
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jul 29, 2014
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jul 28, 2014
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jul 28, 2014
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Jul 28, 2014
R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jul 28, 2014
Barletta, Lou
· Jul 25, 2014
R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 25, 2014
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jul 22, 2014
R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jul 17, 2014
DeSantis, Ron
· Jul 15, 2014
JONES, WALTER
· Jul 15, 2014
Black, Diane
· Jul 14, 2014
Fleming, John
· Jul 14, 2014
Miller, Jeff
· Jul 11, 2014
R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jul 9, 2014
Hultgren, Randy
· Jul 9, 2014
Noem, Kristi
· Jul 9, 2014
R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jul 9, 2014
Marino, Tom
· Jul 8, 2014
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 3, 2014
R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jul 3, 2014
R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Jul 3, 2014
Shuster, Bill
· Jul 3, 2014
Brooks, Mo
· Jun 30, 2014
R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jun 30, 2014
Byrne, Bradley
· Jun 30, 2014
R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 30, 2014
Conaway, K.
· Jun 30, 2014
Denham, Jeff
· Jun 30, 2014
KINGSTON, JACK
· Jun 30, 2014
Messer, Luke
· Jun 30, 2014
Palazzo, Steven
· Jun 30, 2014
Price, Tom
· Jun 30, 2014
Roe, David
· Jun 30, 2014
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Jun 30, 2014
R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 30, 2014
Woodall, Rob
· Jun 30, 2014
Collins, Chris
· Jun 26, 2014
Cook, Paul
· Jun 26, 2014
R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jun 26, 2014
R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jun 26, 2014
Forbes, J.
· Jun 26, 2014
Gerlach, Jim
· Jun 26, 2014
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Jun 26, 2014
R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 26, 2014
Hunter, Duncan
· Jun 26, 2014
Lance, Leonard
· Jun 26, 2014
R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jun 26, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 644: Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-644/
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"H. Res. 644: Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-644/.
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H. Res. 644, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-644/.
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[H. Res. 644: Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.](https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-644/)
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