H.Res. 1461 (110th): Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens and families of the United States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania whose lives were lost or suffered injury as a result of these attacks.

Introduced:
Sep 18, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Scott [D-GA13]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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This simple resolution was agreed to on September 25, 2008. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

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Introduced Sep 18, 2008
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 25, 2008
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1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Sep 25, 2008.
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9/25/2008--Passed House amended. Recognizes the historic significance of the 10th anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Mourns the loss of those killed and remembers their families and colleagues. Expresses gratitude to the people of Kenya and Tanzania for their assistance following the attacks. Reaffirms the House of Representatives': (1) support for the people of Kenya and Tanzania in striving for future opportunity and democracy; and (2) resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.

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