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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.

USA115th CongressSRES-85| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2018
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)
Jun 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-185
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 20, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.
Apr 9, 2018
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)
Apr 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)
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)


  • June 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-185
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • March 20, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.


  • April 9, 2018
    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)


  • April 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)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-185: 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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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.

USA115th CongressSRES-85| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2018
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)
Jun 29, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-185
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 20, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 20, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.
Apr 9, 2018
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)
Apr 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)
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)


  • June 29, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-185
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 20, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • March 20, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 355.


  • April 9, 2018
    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)


  • April 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)
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-185: 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