Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

12/20/2023, 8:45 PM

This resolution condemns the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and calls for the perpetrators, including Iranian and Hezbollah operatives, to be held accountable for their crimes.

Bill 118 HRES 600, also known as the Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution expresses the concern of the United States regarding the continuing delay in the resolution of this case, which has been ongoing for 29 years.

The attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires in July 1994 was a devastating act of terrorism that resulted in the deaths of 85 people and injured hundreds more. Despite the passage of nearly three decades, justice has not been served for the victims and their families.

The resolution calls for accountability for the attack and urges the Argentine government to take action to bring those responsible to justice. It also emphasizes the importance of combating anti-Semitism and terrorism in all its forms. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 600 highlights the need for justice and accountability in cases of terrorism and expresses the United States' solidarity with the victims of the attack and their families.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 600

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and calls for the perpetrators, including Iranian and Hezbollah operatives, to be held accountable for their crimes.

Bill 118 HRES 600, also known as the Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution expresses the concern of the United States regarding the continuing delay in the resolution of this case, which has been ongoing for 29 years.

The attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires in July 1994 was a devastating act of terrorism that resulted in the deaths of 85 people and injured hundreds more. Despite the passage of nearly three decades, justice has not been served for the victims and their families.

The resolution calls for accountability for the attack and urges the Argentine government to take action to bring those responsible to justice. It also emphasizes the importance of combating anti-Semitism and terrorism in all its forms. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 600 highlights the need for justice and accountability in cases of terrorism and expresses the United States' solidarity with the victims of the attack and their families.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary12/20/2023

This resolution condemns the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and calls for the perpetrators, including Iranian and Hezbollah operatives, to be held accountable for their c...


Latest Action7/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.