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HCONRES 170 99th Congress House

A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing…

Official title: A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no c… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.

Introduced: June 25, 1985 See on congress.gov
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Government liability (International law)HostagesLebanonTerrorism
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It was not agreed to before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 27, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jun 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Jun 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 27, 1985

Executive Comment Requested from State.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports U.S. policy which rejects capitulating to international terrorist demands. Expresses the House of Representatives' hope for the safe return of all U.S. hostages (in Lebanon), just compensation for their suffering, and just punishment and retribution for the crimes and atrocities committed by the terrorists.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jun 25, 1985
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 25, 1985
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 170: A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HCONRES-170/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 170: A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HCONRES-170/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Con. Res. 170, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HCONRES-170/.
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[H. Con. Res. 170: A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HCONRES-170/)
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