IV 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2011 Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 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

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.