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S.RES.245: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - Oct. 31, 2017
- Reported to Senate - Oct. 16, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Xiyue Wang, Nizar Zakka, and any other U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident alien, or foreign national being unjustly detained in Iran; and (2) fulfill its promises to assist in locating and returning Robert Levinson. Urges the President to: (1) take whatever...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 31, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Oct. 31, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6931)
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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244.
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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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| Oct. 5, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4881)
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) |