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A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.

Introduced: April 27, 2016 See on congress.gov
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May 12, 2016
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794)
May 12, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2794)
Apr 28, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Apr 28, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 28, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 27, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2495-2496)
Apr 27, 2016
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 the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium.

Honors the memories of Justin and Stephanie Shults, Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski, and Gail Martinez, who were murdered by the Islamic State in these attacks.

Expresses deepest sympathies for the victims and their families.

Renews the solidarity of the government and people of the United States with the people and the leadership of Belgium, as well as with those throughout the world who work to eliminate terrorism.

Pledges U.S. support to Belgium, Europe, and all U.S. allies in the effort to defeat the Islamic State and associated groups.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the transatlantic relationship and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.

What's happening now May 12, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794)

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