This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice and psychotherapist Majd Kamalmaz 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 their safe release.
Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.
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This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice and psychotherapist Majd Kamalmaz 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 their safe release.
What just happenedDec 3, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseDec 3, 2020
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH38800
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)
- Dec 3, 2020Floor8000
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 H6086-6087)
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
- Dec 3, 2020FloorH30300
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Oct 1, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oct 1, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
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.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
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.