Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Nov 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 260, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007, would formally condemn the kidnapping and hostage-taking of three U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). It specifically names Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, who were held for over four years. The resolution also condemns FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for using kidnapping for ransom and drug trafficking.
The resolution would express sympathy to the families of the hostages and reiterate that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure their safe return. It also condemns FARC for its role in spreading terror within Colombia.
As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent Congress's official statement on the matter. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and its status beyond that stage in the 110th Congress is not provided in the material.
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Official summary
Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia.
Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives.
Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States.
Timeline
15 Nov 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 260 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 260, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007, would formally condemn the kidnapping and hostage-taking of three U.S. citizens by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). It specifically names Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, who were held for over four years. The resolution also condemns FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for using kidnapping for ransom and drug trafficking. The resolution would express sympathy to the families of the hostages and reiterate that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure their safe return. It also condemns FARC for its role in spreading terror within Colombia. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent Congress's official statement on the matter. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and its status beyond that stage in the 110th Congress is not provided in the material.
- Has H.Con.Res. 260 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 260. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 260?
- H.Con.Res. 260 was sponsored by Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] (R-FL), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 260?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (15 Nov 2007).
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