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Condemning Joanne Chesimard and those who celebrate her and her actions, and honoring the law enforcement members killed by her and groups she was connected to.
4/11/2024, 12:00 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1120
Bill 118 HRES 1120, also known as the Condemning Joanne Chesimard and those who celebrate her and her actions, and honoring the law enforcement members killed by her and groups she was connected to, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to denounce Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, and individuals who support and glorify her criminal actions. Chesimard is a former member of the Black Liberation Army who was convicted of the murder of a New Jersey State Trooper in 1973. She escaped from prison in 1979 and has been living in Cuba since 1984.
The resolution also seeks to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty as a result of Chesimard's actions and the groups she was affiliated with. It highlights the sacrifices made by these officers and their families and calls for justice to be served in their memory.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1120 is a bipartisan effort to condemn violence and terrorism, honor the bravery of law enforcement officers, and ensure that individuals who commit heinous crimes are held accountable for their actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the safety and security of all Americans.
The resolution also seeks to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty as a result of Chesimard's actions and the groups she was affiliated with. It highlights the sacrifices made by these officers and their families and calls for justice to be served in their memory.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1120 is a bipartisan effort to condemn violence and terrorism, honor the bravery of law enforcement officers, and ensure that individuals who commit heinous crimes are held accountable for their actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the safety and security of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1120
This resolution condemns the actions of Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, for her heinous crimes. It also honors the life and heroic actions of law enforcement members whose deaths were connected to Chesimard.
The resolution calls on the Cuban government to immediately extradite Chesimard.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1120
Bill HRES 1120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2024. Bill HRES 1120 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2024. Bill HRES 1120's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1120
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1120
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1120
Condemning Joanne Chesimard and those who celebrate her and her actions, and honoring the law enforcement members killed by her and groups she was connected to.
Condemning Joanne Chesimard and those who celebrate her and her actions, and honoring the law enforcement members killed by her and groups she was connected to.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1120
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