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- H.RES.317
H.RES.317: Demanding that Hamas immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 21, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (18 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Demands that Hamas: (1) release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, (2) allow access to Gilad Shalit by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross, (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, (4) facilitate regular communication by Gilad Shalit with his family, and (5) cease compelling Gilad Shalit to appear in video and voice recordings...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
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| June 21, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |