All Bill Information (Except Text) for S.Con.Res.16 - A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran.114th Congress (2015-2016) |
Concurrent Resolution
| Sponsor: | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (Introduced 05/07/2015) |
|---|---|
| Committees: | House - Foreign Affairs |
| Latest Action: | 05/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. (All Actions) |
| Major Recorded Votes: | 05/11/2015 : Passed Senate |
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
Subject — Policy Area:
- International Affairs
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There are 3 versions of this bill. View text
Summary (2)
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Passed Senate without amendment (05/11/2015)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.
Actions Overview (2)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| 05/11/2015 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175.(text: CR S2751) |
| 05/07/2015 | Introduced in Senate |
All Actions (7)
| Date | Chamber | |
|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2015 | House |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. Type of Action: Committee Consideration Action By: House Foreign Affairs |
| 05/12/2015 | House |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Type of Action: Introduction and Referral Action By: House of Representatives |
| 05/12/2015-2:08pm | House |
Received in the House. Type of Action: Floor Consideration Action By: House of Representatives |
| 05/12/2015 | Senate |
Message on Senate action sent to the House. Type of Action: Floor Consideration Action By: Senate |
| 05/11/2015 | Senate |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175. (text: CR S2751) Type of Action: Floor Consideration Action By: Senate |
| 05/11/2015 | Senate |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2749-2751) Type of Action: Floor Consideration Action By: Senate |
| 05/07/2015 | Senate |
Submitted in the Senate. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2732) Type of Action: Calendars Action By: Senate |
Titles (1)
Subjects (8)
Subject — Policy Area:
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- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Espionage and treason
- International Affairs
- Iran
- Middle East
- News media and reporting
- Religion
Cosponsors (18)
| Cosponsor | Date Cosponsored |
|---|---|
| Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]* | 05/07/2015 |
| Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] | 05/11/2015 |
| Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | 05/11/2015 |
Committees (1)
Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.
| Committee / Subcommittee | Date | Activity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Foreign Affairs | 05/12/2015 | Referred to | |
| House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa | 05/20/2015 | Referred to |
Related Bills (0)
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