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Bill114th CongressFiled May 7, 2015International Affairs
S.Con.Res. 16

A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 11, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.

What just happenedMay 20, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
18 cosponsors5 D13 R
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  1. May 20, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  2. May 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. May 12, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. May 12, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. May 11, 2015Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175. (text: CR S2751)

  6. May 11, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175.(text: CR S2751)

  7. May 11, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2749-2751)

  8. May 7, 2015Calendars

    Submitted in the Senate. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2732)

  9. May 7, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 11, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.

Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2015

States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.

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