Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
- Bills
- H.RES.17
H.RES.17: Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (32 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 3, 2020
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice near Damascus, Syria. It encourages the Department of State, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, and other U.S. government entities to engage with Syria to facilitate Tice's safe release.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
---|---|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087) |
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
Dec. 3, 2020 |
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
|
Oct. 1, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
|
Oct. 1, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
|
Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |