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S.Res. 29 · 114th Congress

A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims…

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A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 20, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Jan 20, 2015

Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo and the kosher market Hyper Cacher in Paris.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 20, 2015

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

Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo and the kosher market Hyper Cacher in Paris.

Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the victims and to the Republic of France; and (2) solidarity with the people of the Republic of France, and pays tribute to our shared values, ideals, and liberties, including the freedom of thought and expression and freedom of the press.

Recognizes the statements from Muslim majority nations and leaders across the world that terrorist attacks purportedly conducted in Islam's name, such as the Paris attacks, are an affront to the Muslim faith.

Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for the government of France to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice and to prevent future attacks.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression.

Latest action (Jan 20, 2015): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 20, 2015

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 20, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Jan 20, 2015

No recorded floor vote found.