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H.Res.965 / 118th Congress

Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 16, 2024

This resolution calls on the Taliban to immediately release Ryan Corbett (an American citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan on August 10, 2022) and all other American detainees. The resolution also (1) urges the Taliban to respect Ryan Corbett's fundamental human rights and provide full, unfettered, and consistent health and welfare visits; and (2) condemns the Taliban’s practice of hostage-taking.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · R–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
74 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3697)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3697)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 965.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3697-3699)

  6. Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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