[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 273 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 273

   Calling upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release United States 
                      citizens detained in Libya.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 23, 2011

    Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Calling upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release United States 
                      citizens detained in Libya.

Whereas in 1969, Muammar Qaddafi led a revolt against the Libyan monarchy in the 
        name of nationalism, self-determination, and popular sovereignty;
Whereas opposition groups citing the same principles are now revolting against 
        the Qaddafi regime;
Whereas the Government of Libya's use of force against civilians and opposition 
        forces sparked an international outcry and led the United Nations 
        Security Council to adopt Resolution 1973;
Whereas Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and other partner governments also are 
        participating in the military operation to enforce the resolution;
Whereas the National Transitional Council, an interim government established by 
        anti-Qaddafi rebel forces was established on March 23, 2011, and has 
        since been officially recognized by several countries;
Whereas meetings and communication have taken place between the United States 
        Department of State and the National Transitional Council;
Whereas the United States has no diplomatic presence currently in Libya; and
Whereas eight United States citizens are missing in Libya and are presumed to be 
        detained by Qaddafi forces: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) calls upon Muammar Qaddafi to immediately release the 
        United States citizens detained in Libya;
            (2) urges the National Transitional Council to search for 
        and secure the release of the United States citizens being 
        detained in Libya; and
            (3) encourages the United States Department of State to 
        request information about and help locating any United States 
        citizens who are missing in Libya from other nations who 
        maintain a diplomatic presence in Libya.
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