Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Bill: 113-hres-734
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2014-09-18
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Iraq

Middle East

News media and reporting

Syria

Terrorism
Latest action: action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-09-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.</p> <p> Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.</p> <p>Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.</p>

action_date: 2014-09-18
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.</p> <p> Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.</p> <p>Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.</p>

tv_txt: IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 734 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 18, 2014 RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff were highly respected journalists whose integrity and dedication were a credit to their profession; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff embodied the spirit of our Nation’s First Amendment liberties, including the freedom of the press; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff made significant contributions to our Nation through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria, and elsewhere; and Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a terrorist organization responsible for committing barbaric acts against United States citizens, religious and ethnic minorities, and those who do not subscribe to ISIL’s depraved, violent, and oppressive ideology: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; (2) salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult and dangerous of conditions; (3) mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; and (4) offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.