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.
[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 273 Introduced in House (IH)]
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 273
Calling upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release United States
citizens detained in Libya.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 23, 2011
Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Calling upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release United States
citizens detained in Libya.
Whereas in 1969, Muammar Qaddafi led a revolt against the Libyan monarchy in the
name of nationalism, self-determination, and popular sovereignty;
Whereas opposition groups citing the same principles are now revolting against
the Qaddafi regime;
Whereas the Government of Libya's use of force against civilians and opposition
forces sparked an international outcry and led the United Nations
Security Council to adopt Resolution 1973;
Whereas Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and other partner governments also are
participating in the military operation to enforce the resolution;
Whereas the National Transitional Council, an interim government established by
anti-Qaddafi rebel forces was established on March 23, 2011, and has
since been officially recognized by several countries;
Whereas meetings and communication have taken place between the United States
Department of State and the National Transitional Council;
Whereas the United States has no diplomatic presence currently in Libya; and
Whereas eight United States citizens are missing in Libya and are presumed to be
detained by Qaddafi forces: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) calls upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release the
United States citizens detained in Libya;
(2) urges the National Transitional Council to search for
and secure the release of the United States citizens being
detained in Libya; and
(3) encourages the United States Department of State to
request information about and help locating any United States
citizens who are missing in Libya from other nations who
maintain a diplomatic presence in Libya.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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