H.Con.Res. 47 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should seek through appropriate international means the apprehension, trail and punishment of those responsible for the takeover of the United States Embassy in Teheran and the subsequent holding of American hostages.

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Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek, through diplomatic means, the punishment of all persons involved in the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran and in the holding of American hostages in that embassy. Authorizes the President to suspend implementation of the agreement which secured the release of the hostages if the President determines such punishment has not been satisfactorily effected.

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1981-01-29
Introduced in House
1981-01-29
Introduced in House
1981-01-29
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1981-02-06
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
1981-02-06
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
1981-02-06
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
1981-02-06
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
1981-04-20
Executive Comment Requested from State.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should seek through appropriate international means the apprehension, trail and punishment of those responsible for the takeover of the United States Embassy in Teheran and the subsequent holding of American hostages.

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