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Bill115th CongressFiled May 4, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 317

Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 26, 2017)

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.

Encourages the President to: (1) take meaningful action to secure the release of such individuals if Iran does not do so, and (2) make the release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens held hostage by the Iranian government the highest of priorities.

Requests the United States and its allies whose nationals have been detained to consider establishing a multinational task force to secure the release of the detainees.

What just happenedJul 26, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
43 cosponsors20 D23 R
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  1. Jul 26, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jul 26, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6332)

  3. Jul 26, 2017Floor8000

    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 H6332)

  4. Jul 26, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.

  5. Jul 26, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6331-6335)

  6. Jul 26, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Jun 29, 2017Committee

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

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  8. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  9. May 18, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  10. May 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 4, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. May 4, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 26, 201736

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.

Encourages the President to: (1) take meaningful action to secure the release of such individuals if Iran does not do so, and (2) make the release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens held hostage by the Iranian government the highest of priorities.

Requests the United States and its allies whose nationals have been detained to consider establishing a multinational task force to secure the release of the detainees.

Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2017

Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Karan Vafadari, Afarin Niasari, Nizar Zakka, and any other U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident alien, or foreign national being held in Iran; and (2) fulfill its promises to assist in locating and returning Robert Levinson.

Encourages the President to: (1) take meaningful action to secure the release of such individuals if Iran does not do so, and (2) make the release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens held hostage by the Iranian government the highest of priorities.

Requests the United States and its allies whose nationals have been detained to consider establishing a multinational task force to secure the release of the detainees.

Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent reside… — Informed