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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 9, 2017International Affairs
S.Res. 85

A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Apr 9, 2018)

Recognizes that March 9, 2017, marked 10 years since the disappearance of Robert Levinson from Kish Island, Iran, and that Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in U.S. history. Notes that repeated pledges by Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance have not led to any meaningful progress in locating or returning him.

Urges the government of Iran to take meaningful steps towards fulfilling its promises to assist in locating and returning Levinson, including immediately providing all information from all entities of such government regarding his disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to press the Iranian government to locate and return Levinson, notwithstanding disagreements with Iran on a broad array of issues. Notes that further delay in locating and returning Levinson remains a significant obstacle to improving U.S.-Iran relations.

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

What just happenedApr 9, 2018

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2015-2016; text: CR S2015-2016)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Apr 9, 2018Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2015-2016; text: CR S2015-2016)

  2. Apr 9, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2015-2016; text: CR S2015-2016)

  3. Mar 20, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.

  4. Mar 20, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 20, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Mar 20, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 9, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 9, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedApr 9, 201835

Recognizes that March 9, 2017, marked 10 years since the disappearance of Robert Levinson from Kish Island, Iran, and that Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in U.S. history. Notes that repeated pledges by Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance have not led to any meaningful progress in locating or returning him.

Urges the government of Iran to take meaningful steps towards fulfilling its promises to assist in locating and returning Levinson, including immediately providing all information from all entities of such government regarding his disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to press the Iranian government to locate and return Levinson, notwithstanding disagreements with Iran on a broad array of issues. Notes that further delay in locating and returning Levinson remains a significant obstacle to improving U.S.-Iran relations.

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

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 20, 20181

Recognizes that March 9, 2017, marked 10 years since the disappearance of Robert Levinson from Kish Island, Iran, and that Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in U.S. history. Notes that repeated pledges by Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance have not led to any meaningful progress in locating or returning him.

Urges the government of Iran to take meaningful steps towards fulfilling its promises to assist in locating and returning Levinson, including immediately providing all information from all entities of such government regarding his disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to press the Iranian government to locate and return Levinson, notwithstanding disagreements with Iran on a broad array of issues. Notes that further delay in locating and returning Levinson remains a significant obstacle to improving U.S.-Iran relations.

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

Introduced in SenateMar 9, 2017

Recognizes that March 9, 2017, marks 10 years since the disappearance of Robert Levinson from Kish Island, Iran, and that Levinson is the longest held U.S. civilian in U.S. history. Notes that repeated pledges by Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance have not led to any meaningful progress in locating or returning him.

Urges the government of Iran to take meaningful steps towards fulfilling its promises to assist in locating and returning Levinson, including immediately providing all information from all entities of such government regarding his disappearance.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to press the Iranian government to locate and return Levinson, notwithstanding disagreements with Iran on a broad array of issues. Notes that further delay in locating and returning Levinson remains a significant obstacle to improving U.S.-Iran relations.

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

A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance … — Informed