Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.

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House Introduced Jan 3, 2019
House Passed Dec 3, 2020

This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice and psychotherapist Majd Kamalmaz near Damascus, Syria. It encourages the Department of State, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, and other U.S. government entities to engage with Syria to facilitate their safe release.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Dec 3, 2020

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Dec 3, 2020): The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 3, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

House Introduced Jan 3, 2019
House Passed Dec 3, 2020

No recorded floor vote found.