A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and liberty.

Bill: 114-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Belgium
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium.
 
 Honors the memories of Justin and Stephanie Shults, Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski, and Gail Martinez, who were murdered by the Islamic State in these attacks.
 
 Expresses deepest sympathies for the victims and their families.
 
 Renews the solidarity of the government and people of the United States with the people and the leadership of Belgium, as well as with those throughout the world who work to eliminate terrorism.
 
 Pledges U.S. support to Belgium, Europe, and all U.S. allies in the effort to defeat the Islamic State and associated groups.
 
 Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the transatlantic relationship and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.

action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium.
 
 Honors the memories of Justin and Stephanie Shults, Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski, and Gail Martinez, who were murdered by the Islamic State in these attacks.
 
 Expresses deepest sympathies for the victims and their families.
 
 Renews the solidarity of the government and people of the United States with the people and the leadership of Belgium, as well as with those throughout the world who work to eliminate terrorism.
 
 Pledges U.S. support to Belgium, Europe, and all U.S. allies in the effort to defeat the Islamic State and associated groups.
 
 Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the transatlantic relationship and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.

action_date: 2016-05-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on March 22, 2016, in Brussels, Belgium.
 
 Honors the memories of Justin and Stephanie Shults, Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski, and Gail Martinez, who were murdered by the Islamic State in these attacks.
 
 Expresses deepest sympathies for the victims and their families.
 
 Renews the solidarity of the government and people of the United States with the people and the leadership of Belgium, as well as with those throughout the world who work to eliminate terrorism.
 
 Pledges U.S. support to Belgium, Europe, and all U.S. allies in the effort to defeat the Islamic State and associated groups.
 
 Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the transatlantic relationship and the shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794)
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2794)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2495-2496)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate