H. Res. 355 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

June 6, 2017. 

Whereas, on May 22, 2017, a terrorist triggered improvised 

explosive devices at the Manchester Arena following the 

conclusion of a concert by American recording artist 

Ariana Grande; 

Whereas the blasts took the lives of at least 22 people, and 

seriously injured 59, many of whom were children; 

Whereas British officials are continuing to investigate the 

bombing to determine whether it was perpetrated by a 

lone individual or by a terrorist network; 

Whereas, on May 23, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and 

Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attacks and 

threatened further attacks; 

Whereas on June 3, 2017, three terrorists drove a van into 

pedestrians on London Bridge before committing multiple 

stabbing attacks against innocent bystanders in the Borough Market area of London; 

Whereas British police quickly arrived at the scene and successfully ended the terrorist attack; 

Whereas at least 7 people were killed, and more than 48 

wounded in the terrorist attack; 
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Whereas British police continue to investigate the incident to 

ensure that all involved in planning or supporting the attack are brought to justice; 

Whereas the horrific attacks at the Manchester Arena and in 

London are the latest in a series of deadly assaults by 

ISIS in Europe in recent years; 

Whereas British first responders reacted swiftly and heroically to both attacks, taking immediate measures to secure the areas and care for the wounded in ways that 

prevented further loss of life; 

Whereas Prime Minister Theresa May stated on May 23, 

2017, that ‘‘all acts of terrorism are cowardly attacks on 

innocent people but this attack stands out for its appalling, sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting innocent, 

defenseless children and young people’’ and paid tribute 

to ‘‘the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain, a 

spirit that through years of conflict and terrorism has 

never been broken and will never be broken.’’; 

Whereas President Donald Trump condemned those who perpetrated the attacks and offered any and all assistance 

to the United Kingdom as it investigates these attacks 

and works to bring the terrorists to justice; and 

Whereas the United Kingdom has been a steadfast ally to the 

United States: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, and in London, United Kingdom, on June 3, 2017, and extends its 

deepest sympathies to all those affected by these tragedies; 
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(2) reaffirms the American commitment to the special relationship with the United Kingdom, and supports 

the efforts of the British Government to bring all those 

involved with these heinous attacks to justice; 

(3) appreciates the significant efforts by the United 

Kingdom to combat terrorism; 

(4) recognizes the persistent and growing threat 

posed by Islamist terrorist groups worldwide, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the multilateral, global fight against such violent extremists; and 

(5) remains committed to the defense of universal 

democratic values. 

Attest: 

Clerk.