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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.

USA115th CongressHRES-185| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Theodore E. Deutch

Theodore E. Deutch

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizes that Robert 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, including Iran's ballistic missile program, sponsorship of international terrorism, and human rights abuses. 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.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Apr 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-85
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)
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.


  • June 29, 2017
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 29, 2017
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • April 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-85
    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)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-85: 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.
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIranMiddle East

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.

USA115th CongressHRES-185| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Recognizes that Robert 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, including Iran's ballistic missile program, sponsorship of international terrorism, and human rights abuses. 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.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Apr 9, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-85
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)
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.


  • June 29, 2017
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 29, 2017
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • April 9, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-85
    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)
Theodore E. Deutch

Theodore E. Deutch

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-85: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIranMiddle East