US HR423 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Introduced on November 19 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-19 - Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 19 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-19 - Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Honors the legacy of Congressman Leo J. Ryan for his lifelong commitment to objective fact-finding and for his extraordinary commitment to advancing freedom and basic human rights at home and abroad. Honors his bravery, including his team members', and now-Congresswoman Jackie Speier's, for undertaking a dangerous yet essential fact-finding mission in Guyana. Extends condolences to all those affected by the Jonestown tragedy. Reiterates continued support for the safety of all government officials traveling on behalf of the United States on fact-finding missions. Calls upon the Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish protocols for memorializing Members who die in the line of duty.
Title
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Congressman Leo J. Ryan 35 years after his tragic death.
Sponsors
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. John Barrow [D-GA] | Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] |
Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. John Delaney [D-MD] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] |
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] |
Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] |
Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Henry Waxman [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-11-19 | House | Referred to House Foreign Affairs |
2013-11-19 | House | Referred to House House Administration |
2013-11-19 | House | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2013-11-19 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7200) |
Subjects
California
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Guyana
Latin America
Members of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Violent crime
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Guyana
Latin America
Members of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/423/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres423/BILLS-113hres423ih.pdf |