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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2015International Affairs
H.Res. 148

Calling on the Government of Iran to follow through on repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States hostage in our Nation's history.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 29, 2016)

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is the longest held U.S. hostage in our nation's history.

Notes the pledges by and renewed commitment of Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case.

Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to act on its promises to assist in the Robert Levinson case and to provide the U.S. government immediately with all available information from all Iranian government entities regarding Robert Levinson's disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to raise the Robert Levinson case with Iranian officials at every opportunity.

Expresses sympathy to Robert Levinson's family for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.

What just happenedFeb 29, 2016

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-21](D-FL)Sponsor
34 cosponsors20 D14 R
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  1. Feb 29, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Feb 29, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1013-1014)

  3. Feb 29, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1013-1014)

  4. Feb 29, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 148.

  5. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1013-1015)

  6. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  10. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  11. Mar 20, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  12. Mar 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Mar 10, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 29, 201636

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is the longest held U.S. hostage in our nation's history.

Notes the pledges by and renewed commitment of Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case.

Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to act on its promises to assist in the Robert Levinson case and to provide the U.S. government immediately with all available information from all Iranian government entities regarding Robert Levinson's disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to raise the Robert Levinson case with Iranian officials at every opportunity.

Expresses sympathy to Robert Levinson's family for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.

Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2015

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in our nation's history.

Notes the pledges by current Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case.

Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to intensify its cooperation in the Robert Levinson case and to share the results of its investigation into his disappearance with the U.S. government.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to raise the Robert Levinson case with Iranian officials at every opportunity.

Expresses sympathy to Robert Levinson's family for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.

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