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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act.

Introduced: January 16, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 20, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H416)
Jan 20, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H416)
Jan 20, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 37.
Jan 20, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H416-418)
Jan 20, 2015
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 16, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2015
Introduced in House
 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 the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the tragic loss of seventeen innocent lives, and extends deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy.

Supports France's efforts to ensure that the individuals who committed or supported these attacks are brought to justice.

Expresses concern regarding the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat they pose upon their return to their local communities.

Appreciates France's efforts to combat terrorism, aid the multinational effort to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and promote stability throughout the Middle East and West and North Africa.

Recognizes the growing threat posed by radical Islamist terrorist groups and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the multilateral fight against them.

Calls upon all nations to join a global effort to combat violent extremist ideologies and terrorist groups.

Remains committed to the defense of free expression, including religious freedom, as well as other universal values that the terrorists seek to destroy.

What's happening now January 20, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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