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S.J. Res. 222 99th Congress Senate

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 these…

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 these terrorists.

Introduced: October 28, 1985 See on congress.gov
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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 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 9, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Apr 9, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Mar 27, 1986
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 1986
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 1986
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
Mar 26, 1986
Committee on Banking. Reported to Senate by Senator Garn with an amendment and an amendment to the title and an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 13, 1986
Committee on Banking. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 21, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Oct 21, 1985
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action April 9, 1986

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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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Oct 28, 1985
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 222: 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 these terrorists.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-SJRES-222/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 222: 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 these terrorists.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-SJRES-222/.
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S.J. Res. 222, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-SJRES-222/.
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[S.J. Res. 222: 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 these terrorists.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-SJRES-222/)
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