H.R. 3131 (112th): To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report on whether any support organization that participated in the planning or execution of the recent Gaza flotilla attempt should be designated as a foreign terrorist organization and any actions taken by the Department of State to express gratitude to the government of Greece for preventing the Gaza flotilla from setting sail in contravention of Israel’s legal blockade of Gaza, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Oct 06, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on October 6, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Oct 06, 2011
Referred to Committee Oct 06, 2011
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (8R, 6D) (show)
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Last updated Oct 06, 2011.
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10/6/2011--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take diplomatic steps to express gratitude to Greece for upholding the rule of law in preventing hostile forces from violating a legal naval blockade of Gaza by Israel and thereby advancing the security of its ally Israel. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether any support organization that participated in the planning or execution of the recent Gaza flotilla attempt should be designated as a foreign terrorist organization.

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