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Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack.

6/26/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1266

Bill 118 HRES 1266, also known as the Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution condemns the terrorist attack that took place on July 18, 1994, at the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The attack resulted in the deaths of 85 people and injured hundreds more. The resolution recognizes the impact that this attack had on the Jewish community in Argentina and around the world.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for the attack. It urges the Argentine government to continue its efforts to investigate and prosecute those individuals or groups responsible for the bombing. The resolution also encourages the international community to support Argentina in its pursuit of justice for the victims of the attack. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1266 is a bipartisan effort to condemn the terrorist attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center and to support efforts to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1266

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. The resolution also demands that INTERPOL (the International Criminal Police Organization, an intergovernmental organization that facilitates international police cooperation) member countries comply with arrest orders for individuals responsible for the attack. 

Current Status of Bill HRES 1266

Bill HRES 1266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2024. Bill HRES 1266 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2024.  Bill HRES 1266's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1266

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1266

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1266

Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack.
Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and encouraging accountability for the attack.

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