HCONRES 183 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Calling for the extradition from Israel to the United States of Sheik Abdul Obeid in order that he may be brought to justice for the kidnapping and murder of Lieutenant Colonel William Higgins.

Introduced 1989-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]· House

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Latest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.(1990-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls upon the President to: (1) seek the immediate extradition of Abdul Obeid from Israel to the United States, pursuant to the 1962 extradition convention between the United States and Israel; and (2) ensure that, upon entry into the United States, Obeid is arrested on charges regarding the kidnapping and murder of Lieutenant Colonel Higgins and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans