Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.

Bill: 109-hres-1088
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2006-12-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Bombings
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International courts
Lebanon
Legislators
Middle East and North Africa
Parliamentary government
Peace
Prosecution
Religion
Religion and politics
Religious liberty
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: 
Expresses condolences to the people of Lebanon and to the members of Lebanon's Cabinet for the terrorist assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel.
 
 Affirms support for the international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
 
 Urges that the perpetrators of Pierre Gemayel's assassination be brought to justice. 
 
Expresses concern regarding the increasing polarization of Lebanon's religious sects and calls on the government of Lebanon to pursue electoral reform as a first step in reducing confessional tensions.
 
 Recognizes that a regional peace in the Middle East will greatly contribute to Lebanon's long-term security and stability.
 
 Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote the development of democratic institutions in Lebanon, including an independent Parliament and a strong central government that serve the interests of the Lebanese people. 

action_date: 2006-12-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses condolences to the people of Lebanon and to the members of Lebanon's Cabinet for the terrorist assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel.
 
 Affirms support for the international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
 
 Urges that the perpetrators of Pierre Gemayel's assassination be brought to justice. 
 
Expresses concern regarding the increasing polarization of Lebanon's religious sects and calls on the government of Lebanon to pursue electoral reform as a first step in reducing confessional tensions.
 
 Recognizes that a regional peace in the Middle East will greatly contribute to Lebanon's long-term security and stability.
 
 Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote the development of democratic institutions in Lebanon, including an independent Parliament and a strong central government that serve the interests of the Lebanese people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-08
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8864)
action_date: 2006-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8864)
action_date: 2006-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9023-9024)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Dec. 7.
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8864-8866)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Introduced in House