Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, and in London, United Kingdom, on June 3, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks.

Bill: 115-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
Political movements and philosophies
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017.
 
 Reaffirms the American commitment to the special relationship with the United Kingdom, supports the British government's efforts to bring those involved in such attack to justice, and expresses appreciation for the United Kingdom's significant efforts to combat terrorism. 
 
Recognizes the growing threat posed by Islamist terrorist groups worldwide. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the global fight against violent extremists and to the defense of universal democratic values.

action_date: 2017-06-06
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom in Manchester on May 22, 2017, and in London on June 3, 2017. Supports the British government's efforts to bring those involved in those attacks to justice.
 
 Reaffirms a commitment to the special relationship with the United Kingdom and to the defense of universal democratic values.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the United Kingdom's significant efforts to combat terrorism. 
 
Recognizes the growing threat posed by Islamist terrorist groups worldwide and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the global fight against such violent extremists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR H4638-4639)
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 287).(text: CR H4638-4639)
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4641-4642)
action_date: 2017-06-06
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.
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 355.
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4638-4640)
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House