United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 786 — Honoring the four United States public servants who died in Libya and condemning the attacks on United States diplomatic facilities in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Recognizes the selfless commitment to U.S. national security and to Libya's transitional democracy by the brave U.S. citizens who lost their lives in the unjustified attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Expresses deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those U.S. public servants killed in Benghazi, Libya. Condemns the terrorists who planned and conducted the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and those who vandalized the U.S. embassies in Cairo, Egypt, and Sana'a, Yemen. Expresses concern about the security situation in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, and with the threat posed to the region and U.S. interests by extremists and terrorists. Expresses appreciation for the actions of those who sought to protect the U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities. Calls upon all governments to continue to work closely with the Department of State to: (1) ensure security of diplomatic facilities, (2) secure their borders, and (3) combat terrorists and extremists who operate within their sovereign territory. Calls upon the governments of Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, in full cooperation with the U.S. government, to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. Reiterates the commitment of the United States to promoting its core values, including support for democracy, human rights, individual and religious freedom, and respect for human dignity.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6076-6077)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6076-6079)

  5. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 786 do?
Recognizes the selfless commitment to U.S. national security and to Libya's transitional democracy by the brave U.S. citizens who lost their lives in the unjustified attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Expresses deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those U.S. public servants killed in Benghazi, Libya. Condemns the terrorists who planned and conducted the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and those who vandalized the U.S. embassies in Cairo, Egypt, and Sana'a, Yemen. Expresses concern about the security situation in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, and with the threat posed to the region and U.S. interests by extremists and terrorists. Expresses appreciation for the actions of those who sought to protect the U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities. Calls upon all governments to continue to work closely with the Department of State to: (1) ensure security of diplomatic facilities, (2) secure their borders, and (3) combat terrorists and extremists who operate within their sovereign territory. Calls upon the governments of Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, in full cooperation with the U.S. government, to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. Reiterates the commitment of the United States to promoting its core values, including support for democracy, human rights, individual and religious freedom, and respect for human dignity.
Who sponsors HRES 786?
HRES 786 is sponsored by John Boehner (R).
What is the current status of HRES 786?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 786?
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