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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 17, 2015
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives.
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed, and sympathy to those individuals who were injured.
Supports the government of France's efforts to bring to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks.
Expresses concern about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat these individuals pose upon their return to their local communities.
Expresses the House's readiness to assist the government and people of France to respond to the growing terrorist threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its terrorist affiliates.
People & committees
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8272-8273)
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 H8272-8273)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 524.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8272-8277)
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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