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Calling on the United Nations General Assembly to reject the Islamic Republic of Iran's bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council. [HR-1181]
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Calls on the U.N. General Assembly to reject the Islamic Republic of Iran's bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Urges the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to ensure that Iran does not gain UNHRC membership.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/12/2010
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Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. [HJR-60]
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States that Congress favors the proposed agreement for U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) cooperation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to Congress by the President on May 21, 2009.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/13/2009
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Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation. [HJR-55]
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States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 21, 2009.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/21/2009
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Encouraging the negotiation of an "Incidents at Sea Agreement" between the United States of America and the Government of Iran. [HCR-94]
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Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy to promote the negotiation of an "Incidents At Sea Agreement" between the United States and Iran.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 04/02/2009
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq. [HCR-6]
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) the President should immediately notify the Iraq government that the United States strongly opposes such amnesty; and (3) the government of Iraq should be encouraged to inform and educate the Iraqi people about the civic-minded and selfless nature of American military personnel serving in Iraq who have risked their lives to secure a future of peace and freedom
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/07/2009
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A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise in all appropriate bilateral and multilateral fora the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity, urging Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson, and calling on Iran to share the results of its investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. [HCR-36]
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Commends the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and the government of Switzerland for the ongoing assistance to the U.S. government and to the family of Robert Levinson. Notes that Iranian officials ensured the safety of the Levinson family during their December 2007 visit to Iran and have promised their continued assistance. Urges: (1) the government of Iran to intensify its cooperation on the Levinson investigation with the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and to share the results of its investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry Without Amendment And With A Preamble. Without Written Report. on 11/18/2009
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Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Iraqi Freedom. [HCR-310]
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Honors the members of the Armed Forces who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Extends gratitude to U.S. military and civilian personnel responsible for directing the implementation of the "surge strategy" and bringing security and stability to Iraq. Expresses a commitment to working with President Obama and the Administration to build on the military success in Iraq since the surge. Recognizes: (1) the importance of success in Iraq; and (2) that the President and the Administration have a responsibility to build a lasting strategic partnership
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 09/16/2010
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Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 18, 1994, and for other purposes. [HCR-295]
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Reiterates condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honors the victims of the attack, and expresses sympathy to the victims' relatives. Applauds the government of Argentina for its onging investigative efforts. Urges: (1) all nations to cooperate fully with the AMIA investigation; and (2) governments in the Western Hemisphere to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to penalize those providing support for Hezbollah and other Islamist terrorist
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/01/2010
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate steps to improve the transparency and accountability of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in the Near East to ensure that it is not providing funding, employment, or other support to terrorists. [HCR-29]
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Urges the Secretary of State to take measures to certify that United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) operates in full compliance with the Foreign Assistance Act and that no American taxpayer dollars are being directed to terrorists or to further terrorist propaganda. Calls on UNRWA to improve the transparency of educational materials used in UNRWA-administered schools. Urges UNRWA to implement terrorist name recognition software and other screening procedures to help ensure that UNRWA staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/28/2009
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Commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. [HCR-271]
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Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 43rd anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification; and (2) the people of Israel on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected, and reaffirms Israel's right to take necessary steps to prevent Jerusalem's future division. Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H3018) on 04/29/2010
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Calling on the United States Government to investigate the case of Tristan Anderson, a United States citizen from Oakland, California, who was critically injured in the West Bank village of Ni'lin on March 13, 2009, and expressing sympathy to Tristan Anderson and his family, friends, and loved ones during this trying time. [HCR-270]
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Urges the Administration to raise, at all appropriate fora, the case of Tristan Anderson, a U.S. citizen from Oakland, California, who, on March 13, 2009, was critically injured at a demonstration in the West Bank village of Ni'lin after being struck in the head by a tear gas canister fired by Israeli Border Police. Encourages the governments of the United States and Israel to intensify their cooperation in determining the circumstances that led to this incident and to ensure that any incident of this kind never occurs again. Expresses sympathy
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 04/28/2010
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Recognizing the 62nd anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, and reaffirming unequivocal support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel. [HCR-260]
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Recognizes the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel as a place of refuge and national homeland for the Jewish people. Reaffirms bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, for Israel's security and right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state, and for its right to defend itself. Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in the face of adversity. Extends congratulations and best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate the 62nd
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 04/13/2010
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Congratulating the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity. [HCR-250]
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Congratulates the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity.
Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/09/2010
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Commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Arkansas National Guard upon its completion of a second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. [HCR-21]
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Commends the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Team) of the Arkansas National Guard for their exemplary service to the United States and the completion of their second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the Team members and their families.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/06/2009
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Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes. [HCR-209]
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Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis during which 52 U.S. citizens were held hostage for 444 days. Honors the service of the U.S. diplomats and military personnel held hostage and the servicemen who were killed or wounded in an attempt to free the hostages. Supports all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Urges the Secretary of State to make every effort to assist U.S. citizens held hostage in Iran at any time during the period beginning November 4, 1979, through
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/09/2009
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Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation. [HCR-206]
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Recognizes: (1) Fort Gordon as the home of the United States Army Signal Corps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Fort Gordon serving as the home of the Signal Corps Training Center; and (2) the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Commends the soldiers, their families, and the civilian personnel at Fort Gordon for their service and dedication to the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/23/2009
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Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. [HCR-195]
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Honors the members of the Armed Forces who are serving in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and members and veterans who have previously so served. Calls on all Americans to reflect on their service and to hold them in a special place of honor now and in the future.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Referred To The Committee On Armed Services, And In Addition To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs, 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. on 10/06/2009
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Encouraging the Government of Iran to grant consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the 3 young people to reunite with their families in the United States at the soonest possible opportunity. [HCR-189]
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Encourages the government of Iran to: (1) grant consular access by the government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd and allow them to communicate by telephone with their families in the United States; and (2) allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite, in the United States, with their families as soon as possible.
Sponsored by: Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 09/22/2009
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Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests. [HCR-16]
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Recognizes the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests. Acknowledges the commitment and cooperation of some African governments and regional organizations to deny the use of their territory to radical Islamist terrorist organizations. Calls on the U.S. government to work with governments in Africa to pursue an antiterrorism campaign.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/09/2009
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Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes. [HCR-156]
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Reiterates condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honors the victims of the attack, and expresses sympathy to the victims' relatives. Applauds the government of Argentina for its onging investigative efforts. Expresses concern regarding the government of Saudi Arabia's failure to detain certain Iranian officials in connection with the AMIA case. Urges: (1) all nations to cooperate fully with the AMIA investigation; and (2) governments in the Western Hemisphere
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/20/2009