Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Jun 2008): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 32, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force killed in the 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Saudi Arabia. It formally recognizes their service and sacrifice, encourages Americans to remember them, and extends sympathy to their families. The resolution also expresses an assurance to currently serving members of the Armed Forces that their well-being is a top priority.
This measure specifically affects the memory of the 19 Air Force members who died and their families. It also serves as a broader statement from Congress regarding remembrance of those lost to terrorism and the commitment to the welfare of active-duty service members.
Introduced in the House in January 2007, this resolution was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. A later action indicates a message regarding Senate action was sent to the House in June 2008, suggesting the Senate may have taken action on the resolution. If passed by both chambers, it becomes an official expression of Congress.
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Timeline
25 Jun 2008
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 32 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 32, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force killed in the 1996 terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Saudi Arabia. It formally recognizes their service and sacrifice, encourages Americans to remember them, and extends sympathy to their families. The resolution also expresses an assurance to currently serving members of the Armed Forces that their well-being is a top priority. This measure specifically affects the memory of the 19 Air Force members who died and their families. It also serves as a broader statement from Congress regarding remembrance of those lost to terrorism and the commitment to the welfare of active-duty service members. Introduced in the House in January 2007, this resolution was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. A later action indicates a message regarding Senate action was sent to the House in June 2008, suggesting the Senate may have taken action on the resolution. If passed by both chambers, it becomes an official expression of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 32 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 32. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 32?
- H.Con.Res. 32 was sponsored by Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (R-FL), with 50 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 32?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (25 Jun 2008).
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