House Passage of HR 1359 (Gilad's Law-okay, not the official title to my knowledge but I am terming it that)
H.RES.1359
Title: Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (72)
Latest Major Action: 6/24/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
5/13/2010--Introduced.
Demands that Hamas: (1) immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; (2) allow access to the Israeli captives by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, including communication with his family.
Expresses: (1) commitment to the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state within recognized and secure borders; (2) support in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a democratic, viable, and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel; (3) sympathy for Gilad Shalit's family; and (4) commitment to seek the release of Gilad Shalit and other missing Israeli soldiers.
Recalls Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, Zecharya Baumel, Zvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, Ron Arad, Guy Hever, and Majdy Halabi.
Condemns: (1) Hamas for the cross border attack and kidnapping of Gilad Shalit; and (2) Iran and Syria for their support for international terrorism.
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COSPONSORS(72), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
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AMENDMENT(S): ***NONE***
Title: Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (72)
Latest Major Action: 6/24/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
SUMMARY AS OF:
5/13/2010--Introduced.
Demands that Hamas: (1) immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; (2) allow access to the Israeli captives by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, including communication with his family.
Expresses: (1) commitment to the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state within recognized and secure borders; (2) support in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a democratic, viable, and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel; (3) sympathy for Gilad Shalit's family; and (4) commitment to seek the release of Gilad Shalit and other missing Israeli soldiers.
Recalls Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, Zecharya Baumel, Zvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, Ron Arad, Guy Hever, and Majdy Halabi.
Condemns: (1) Hamas for the cross border attack and kidnapping of Gilad Shalit; and (2) Iran and Syria for their support for international terrorism.
MAJOR ACTIONS:
| 5/13/2010 | Introduced in House |
| 6/24/2010 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
ALL ACTIONS:
- 5/13/2010:
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 6/23/2010 1:58pm:
- Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 6/23/2010 1:58pm:
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4713-4716)
- 6/23/2010 1:58pm:
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1359.
- 6/23/2010 2:14pm:
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Ackerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 6/24/2010 7:17pm:
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4857)
- 6/24/2010 7:18pm:
- On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/23/2010 H4713-4714)
- 6/24/2010 7:18pm:
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 6/24/2010 7:18pm:
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)
- OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes. - OFFICIAL TITLE AS AMENDED BY HOUSE:
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.
COSPONSORS(72), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
- Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 5/25/2010
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 5/13/2010
Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] - 5/25/2010
Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] - 5/25/2010
Rep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry" [VA-11] - 6/10/2010
Rep Costa, Jim [CA-20] - 5/25/2010
Rep Costello, Jerry F. [IL-12] - 6/23/2010
Rep Deutch, Theodore E. [FL-19] - 5/25/2010
Rep Driehaus, Steve [OH-1] - 6/23/2010
Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] - 5/25/2010
Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 5/25/2010
Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] - 6/23/2010
Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 5/25/2010
Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 6/23/2010
Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 6/23/2010
Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] - 6/10/2010
Rep Griffith, Parker [AL-5] - 6/23/2010
Rep Halvorson, Deborah L. [IL-11] - 6/23/2010
Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] - 6/10/2010
Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] - 5/25/2010
Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 6/23/2010
Rep Hodes, Paul W. [NH-2] - 6/23/2010
Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 6/10/2010
Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] - 6/10/2010
Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 6/10/2010
Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] - 5/25/2010
Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] - 6/24/2010
Rep Jenkins, Lynn [KS-2] - 6/23/2010
Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] - 6/23/2010
Rep Kilroy, Mary Jo [OH-15] - 6/10/2010
Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 6/23/2010
Rep Kirkpatrick, Ann [AZ-1] - 5/25/2010
Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] - 5/25/2010
Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 5/25/2010
Rep Levin, Sander M. [MI-12] - 6/23/2010
Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] - 6/23/2010
Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 6/23/2010
Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 5/25/2010
Rep Marshall, Jim [GA-8] - 6/23/2010
Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] - 6/23/2010
Rep McMahon, Michael E. [NY-13] - 5/25/2010
Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] - 6/23/2010
Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] - 6/10/2010
Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 6/23/2010
Rep Murphy, Scott [NY-20] - 5/25/2010
Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 6/23/2010
Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] - 5/25/2010
Rep Peters, Gary C. [MI-9] - 6/10/2010
Rep Pierluisi, Pedro R. [PR] - 5/25/2010
Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 6/23/2010
Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] - 6/10/2010
Rep Quigley, Mike [IL-5] - 6/23/2010
Rep Richardson, Laura [CA-37] - 6/23/2010
Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 6/23/2010
Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] - 6/24/2010
Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 6/10/2010
Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] - 6/23/2010
Rep Sanchez, Linda T. [CA-39] - 6/23/2010
Rep Sarbanes, John P. [MD-3] - 6/23/2010
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 6/10/2010
Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 5/25/2010
Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y. [PA-13] - 5/25/2010
Rep Sestak, Joe [PA-7] - 6/23/2010
Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 6/23/2010
Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11] - 5/25/2010
Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] - 6/23/2010
Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 6/23/2010
Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] - 6/23/2010
Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] - 5/25/2010
Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] - 5/25/2010
Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] - 6/23/2010
Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 6/23/2010
COMMITTEE(S):
| Committee/Subcommittee: | Activity: | |
| House Foreign Affairs | Referral | |
RELATED BILL DETAILS:
- ***NONE***
AMENDMENT(S): ***NONE***
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