HJRES 425 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he did not submit to the demands of the terrorists.

Introduced 1985-10-22· Sponsored by Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.(1985-10-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Awards a congressional gold medal posthumously to Leon Klinghoffer to show the Congress' admiration for the bravery he displayed while kidnapped by terrorists. Authorizes the President to present the gold medal to his widow, Marilyn Klinghoffer. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans
Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26]NY
Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]NY
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6]MI
Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10]NY
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18]NY
Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29]NY
Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11]NJ
Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]CA
Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]NY
Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]NY
Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]FL
Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3]MI
Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3]VA
Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15]NY
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]MI
Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]CT