Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

Bill: 117-hres-888
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2022-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Government studies and investigations
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Protest and dissent
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support on the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday for the 14 individuals killed and those injured on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland. 
 
The resolution supports the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland.
 
The resolution supports justice for the victims of Bloody Sunday and the Troubles as well as the families of those victims.
 
The resolution calls upon British authorities to charge individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday.
 
The resolution supports a devolved government of Northern Ireland and recognizes a devolved government as a successful outcome and tenet of the Good Friday Agreement. 
 
Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

action_date: 2022-03-17
text: 
This resolution condemns the violence and killing of 14 individuals on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago in Northern Ireland and supports justice for the victims and their families. 
 
The resolution urges the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland.
 
The resolution recognizes the findings of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, also known as the Saville Inquiry, and calls upon the United Kingdom to support the prosecutions of individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday based on the evidence collected. 
 
Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3798)
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3798)
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3798-3802)
action_date: 2022-03-17
text: Mr. Keating moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2022-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-01-28
text: Introduced in House