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H.RES.663: Expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about sports and recreation
- Introduced May 17, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (29 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives should observe a minute of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and remember those who lost their lives. Urges the International Olympic Committee to: (1) take the opportunity afforded by that anniversary to remind the world that the Olympics were established to send a message of hope and peace through sport and athletic competition; and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 17, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |