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H.Res. 17

Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.

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.

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

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
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  1. FloorH38800

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

  2. FloorH38310

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

  3. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)

  4. Floor8000

    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)

  5. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.

  6. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)

  7. FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  11. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  12. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Dec 3, 202053

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.

Jan 3, 2019

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.

Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purp… — Informed