HCONRES 217
99th Congress
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A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of the "Achille Lauro" and the murder of Leon Klinghoffer and commending President Reagan and others who assisted in the apprehension of the perpetrators of such acts.
Introduced: October 16, 1985
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Oct 28, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Oct 16, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 16, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the hijacking of the Achille Lauro and the murder of Leon Klinghoffer; (2) commends the President and others who assisted in the apprehension of the perpetrators of such hijacking and murder; and (3) calls on all governments having jurisdiction over such matter to ensure that the individuals responsible for such hijacking and murder are prosecuted and punished. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convene an international meeting to determine the steps which must be taken to rid the world of hijacking and the taking of hostages.
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Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
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