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. Jump to: Summary , Major Actions , All Actions , Titles , Cosponsors , Committees , Related Bill Details , Amendments 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 fam...