HJRES 425
99th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Awards, medals, prizes
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Hostages
Kidnapping
Terrorism
A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he did not submit to the demands of the terrorists.
Introduced: October 22, 1985
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 22, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Oct 22, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Oct 22, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Awards a congressional gold medal posthumously to Leon Klinghoffer to show the Congress' admiration for the bravery he displayed while kidnapped by terrorists. Authorizes the President to present the gold medal to his widow, Marilyn Klinghoffer. Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
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