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A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.
10/1/2024, 4:47 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 805
The resolution highlights the need for the United States to stand firm against those who engage in such heinous acts and to work tirelessly to bring home any Americans who are being held against their will. It stresses the importance of upholding human rights and ensuring the safety and security of all individuals, regardless of their nationality.
In commemorating the life and legacy of James Wright Foley, the resolution serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by journalists and other individuals who work in conflict zones around the world. It calls on the international community to work together to combat terrorism and extremism, and to hold accountable those who commit acts of violence and aggression. Overall, Bill 118 sres 805 is a call to action for moral courage and a commitment to prioritizing the safe return of Americans held captive abroad. It emphasizes the need for all necessary efforts to be taken to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention, and to uphold the values of freedom, justice, and human rights.
Congressional Summary of SRES 805
This resolution condemns the practice of wrongfully detaining Americans in order to threaten American sovereignty and recognizes August 19, 2014, as a solemn remembrance of this national security threat. (The American journalist James Wright Foley was killed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [ISIS] on August 19, 2014.)
The resolution also states that the Senate (1) stands with all those who have been taken hostage or wrongfully detained, those who have been released, and their families and friends; (2) commends the personnel who have endeavored to recover Americans held captive abroad; (3) prioritizes the return of all innocent U.S. nationals targeted for kidnapping or wrongful detention abroad; and (4) supports efforts to ensure that the U.S. hostage enterprise has proper resources and is authorized to address evolving threats.

