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H.J. Res. 425 99th Congress House

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…

Official title: A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he di… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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: November 20, 1985 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Awards, medals, prizesCommemorationsCongressional tributesHostages
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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
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 Latest action October 22, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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All 2 Democratic 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 20, 1985
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Nov 20, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 425: 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.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HJRES-425/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 425: 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.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HJRES-425/.
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H.J. Res. 425, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HJRES-425/.
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[H.J. Res. 425: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HJRES-425/)
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