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 Bor-
ough Market area of London; 
Whereas British police quickly arrived at the scene and suc-
cessfully 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 at-
tack 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 hero-
ically to both attacks, taking immediate measures to se-
cure 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 appall-
ing, 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 per-
petrated 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 Man-
chester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, and in Lon-
don, United Kingdom, on June 3, 2017, and extends its 
deepest sympathies to all those affected by these trage-
dies;
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(2) reaffirms the American commitment to the spe-
cial 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 reaf-
firms the commitment of the United States to the multi-
lateral, global fight against such violent extremists; and 
(5) remains committed to the defense of universal 
democratic values. 
Attest: 
Clerk.