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H.Res.888 / 117th Congress

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.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Mar 17, 2022

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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D–MA

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3798)

  3. 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)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3798-3802)

  6. Mr. Keating moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Introduced in House

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