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

USA116th CongressHRES-17| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (41)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)John Lewis (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

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

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
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.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 3, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
Dec 3, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
Dec 3, 2020
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, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)
Dec 3, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    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.
  • October 1, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • October 1, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 3, 2020
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  • December 3, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
  • December 3, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
  • December 3, 2020
    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)
  • December 3, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)
  • December 3, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • December 3, 2020
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Department of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsSyria

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

USA116th CongressHRES-17| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
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.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 3, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
Dec 3, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
Dec 3, 2020
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, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)
Dec 3, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    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.
  • October 1, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • October 1, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 3, 2020
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  • December 3, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6090)
  • December 3, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
  • December 3, 2020
    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)
  • December 3, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086-6087)
  • December 3, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • December 3, 2020
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (41)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)John Lewis (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of StateDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsSyria