Urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coercive and diplomatic resources to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza.

Bill 118 H.Res. 777, titled "Urging the Biden Administration to Demand the Release of All Hostages in Gaza," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the Biden administration to take action to secure the release of all hostages currently being held in Gaza.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights and safety of individuals who have been taken hostage, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action to ensure their safe return to their families and loved ones. It also stresses the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and human rights standards in all efforts to secure the release of hostages.

The resolution urges the Biden administration to use all diplomatic and other means at its disposal to work towards the release of all hostages in Gaza, and to prioritize this issue in its foreign policy agenda. It also calls on the administration to work closely with international partners and organizations to coordinate efforts to secure the release of hostages and to hold accountable those responsible for their capture. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 777 underscores the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals who have been taken hostage, and calls on the Biden administration to take proactive steps to address this critical issue in Gaza.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 777

Introduced on
2023-10-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coercive and diplomatic resources to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza.

Bill 118 H.Res. 777, titled "Urging the Biden Administration to Demand the Release of All Hostages in Gaza," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the Biden administration to take action to secure the release of all hostages currently being held in Gaza.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights and safety of individuals who have been taken hostage, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action to ensure their safe return to their families and loved ones. It also stresses the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and human rights standards in all efforts to secure the release of hostages.

The resolution urges the Biden administration to use all diplomatic and other means at its disposal to work towards the release of all hostages in Gaza, and to prioritize this issue in its foreign policy agenda. It also calls on the administration to work closely with international partners and organizations to coordinate efforts to secure the release of hostages and to hold accountable those responsible for their capture. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 777 underscores the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals who have been taken hostage, and calls on the Biden administration to take proactive steps to address this critical issue in Gaza.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedUrging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary12/7/2023

This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coerc...


Latest Action10/25/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.