A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas.

3/5/2024, 5:13 AM

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the President should exercise his constitutional authority to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate U.S. citizens being held hostage by Hamas.

Bill 118 sconres 28 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas. The resolution acknowledges the importance of protecting American citizens who may be held captive by terrorist organizations like Hamas.

The resolution emphasizes that the President has the authority to take action to ensure the safe return of American citizens who are being unlawfully detained by foreign entities. It also recognizes the need for the United States to stand firm against terrorism and to protect its citizens from harm.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the President to use all necessary means to secure the release of American citizens held by Hamas, including diplomatic efforts and, if necessary, the use of force. It also urges the President to work with international partners to address the issue of hostage-taking and to hold accountable those responsible for such actions. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 28 underscores the importance of protecting American citizens and reaffirms the commitment of Congress to ensuring their safety and security, particularly in situations where they may be held captive by terrorist organizations like Hamas.
Congress
118

Number
SCONRES - 28

Introduced on
2024-02-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/13/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the President should exercise his constitutional authority to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate U.S. citizens being held hostage by Hamas.

Bill 118 sconres 28 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas. The resolution acknowledges the importance of protecting American citizens who may be held captive by terrorist organizations like Hamas.

The resolution emphasizes that the President has the authority to take action to ensure the safe return of American citizens who are being unlawfully detained by foreign entities. It also recognizes the need for the United States to stand firm against terrorism and to protect its citizens from harm.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the President to use all necessary means to secure the release of American citizens held by Hamas, including diplomatic efforts and, if necessary, the use of force. It also urges the President to work with international partners to address the issue of hostage-taking and to hold accountable those responsible for such actions. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 28 underscores the importance of protecting American citizens and reaffirms the commitment of Congress to ensuring their safety and security, particularly in situations where they may be held captive by terrorist organizations like Hamas.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas.

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Latest Summary11/29/2024

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the President should exercise his constitutional authority to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate U.S. citizens being held hostage by Hamas.


Latest Action2/13/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.