Commending the actions of the Government of Germany and its cooperation with United States intelligence agencies in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans.
Latest action · Sep 17, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 6, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseSep 17, 2007
Summary
Commends the efforts of German law enforcement and intelligence authorities in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans.
Recognizes the role of U.S. intelligence agencies in providing critical information to German authorities and notes the continuing importance of U.S. intelligence efforts with Germany.
Condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
Urges U.S. allies in the global war against terrorism to remain steadfast in their efforts to defeat terrorism.
Expresses readiness to provide necessary assistance to the government of Germany in its counter-terrorism efforts and to bring to justice those individuals involved in this terrorist plot.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 14, 2007 to Sep 17, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Dana Rohrabacher | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| R-SC | Henry E. Brown, Jr. | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Robert Wexler | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| R-TX | Ted Poe | Sep 17, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Sep 17, 2007 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 17, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10400-10401)
- Sep 17, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 639.
- Sep 17, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 17, 2007Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Sep 17, 2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10400)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 344 | A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation to prevent terrorism. | Related bill | Oct 4, 2007 |
Subjects
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Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 17, 2007Engrossed in House
- Sep 6, 2007Introduced in House
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