Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.

Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.

Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.

[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 734 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 734

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 18, 2014.
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff were highly respected journalists whose 
        integrity and dedication were a credit to their profession;
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff embodied the spirit of our Nation's First 
        Amendment liberties, including the freedom of the press;
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff made significant contributions to our 
        Nation through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria, and 
        elsewhere; and
Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a terrorist 
        organization responsible for committing barbaric acts against United 
        States citizens, religious and ethnic minorities, and those who do not 
        subscribe to ISIL's depraved, violent, and oppressive ideology: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the 
        barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff;
            (2) salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and 
        courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult 
        and dangerous of conditions;
            (3) mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; and
            (4) offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of 
        James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.