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S.Res. 312 · 113th Congress

A resolution urging the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert…

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A resolution urging the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, one of the longest held United States civilians in our Nation's history.

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 9, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Jan 9, 2014

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is one of the longest held U.S. civilians in our nation's history.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 9, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Recognizes that Robert Levinson is one of the longest held U.S. civilians in our nation's history.

Notes recent pledges by newly appointed Iranian officials to provide their government's assistance in the Robert Levinson case.

Urges Iran, as a humanitarian gesture, to intensify its cooperation in the Levinson case and to share the results of its investigation with the United States.

Urges the President and U.S. allies to continue to raise the Robert Levinson case with Iranian officials at every opportunity.

Expresses sympathy to Robert Levinson's family for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution urging the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, one of the longest held United States civilians in our Nation's history.

Latest action (Jan 9, 2014): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S259)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 9, 2013

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 9, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Jan 9, 2014

No recorded floor vote found.