United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 273 — Calling upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release United States citizens detained in Libya.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Calls upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release U.S. citizens detained in Libya and urges the National Transitional Council to search for and secure their release. Encourages the Department of State to request help locating any U.S. citizens who are missing in Libya from other nations who maintain a diplomatic presence in Libya.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 273 do?
Calls upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release U.S. citizens detained in Libya and urges the National Transitional Council to search for and secure their release. Encourages the Department of State to request help locating any U.S. citizens who are missing in Libya from other nations who maintain a diplomatic presence in Libya.
Who sponsors HRES 273?
HRES 273 is sponsored by C.A. Ruppersberger (D).
What is the current status of HRES 273?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 273?
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