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Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

Introduced: January 28, 2022 Introduced by: Keating, William R. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
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Became law
Mar 17, 2022
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3798)
Mar 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3798)
Mar 17, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
Mar 17, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3798-3802)
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. Keating moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 22, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
Jan 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 28, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution condemns the violence and killing of 14 individuals on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago in Northern Ireland and supports justice for the victims and their families.

The resolution urges the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland.

The resolution recognizes the findings of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, also known as the Saville Inquiry, and calls upon the United Kingdom to support the prosecutions of individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday based on the evidence collected.

Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

What's happening now March 17, 2022

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

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