Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Hostages2008-07-25T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4513Bill Introduced: S.Res.627 A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1674872008-07-25T00:00:00Z
A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.<br /><br /> Bill Signed by President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/1440822008-01-28T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 28, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-28:/action/1440832008-01-28T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 28, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-181. Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/action/1430162008-01-24T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 24, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: S.Res.423 A resolution seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-23:/action/1422732008-01-23T00:00:00Z
A resolution seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/action/1430152008-01-22T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 22, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.4986 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-16:/action/1419042008-01-16T00:00:00Z
To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/1416932007-12-28T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, a<br /><br />December 28, 2007: Pocket Vetoed by President. Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-28:/action/1417522007-12-28T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, a<br /><br />December 28, 2007: Vetoed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1416622007-12-19T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, a<br /><br />December 19, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/action/1407322007-12-14T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, a<br /><br />December 14, 2007: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.53 A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-16:/action/1373162007-11-16T00:00:00Z
A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.260 Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1370802007-11-15T00:00:00Z
Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.3369 To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism.tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/action/1272752007-08-03T00:00:00Z
To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.1944 Justice for Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/action/1265842007-08-02T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.3346 To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism.tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-02:/action/1269502007-08-02T00:00:00Z
To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.1839 A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-19:/action/1233112007-07-19T00:00:00Z
A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.154 A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-18:/action/1088932007-04-18T00:00:00Z
A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.136 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran of 15 British naval personnel in Iraqi territorial waters, and calling for their immediate, safe, and unconditional release.tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-29:/action/1079832007-03-29T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran of 15 British naval personnel in Iraqi territorial waters, and calling for their immediate, safe, and unconditional release.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.285 Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the Iranian Government's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines in the Shatt al Arab waterway on March 23, 2007, and asking for the immediate repatriation of these sailors and marines to the United Kingdom.tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-29:/action/1079492007-03-29T00:00:00Z
Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the Iranian Government's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines in the Shatt al Arab waterway on March 23, 2007, and asking for the immediate repatriation of these sailors and marines to the United Kingdom.<br /><br />