[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 355 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 355

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          June 6, 2017.
Whereas, on May 22, 2017, a terrorist triggered improvised explosive devices at 
        the Manchester Arena following the conclusion of a concert by American 
        recording artist Ariana Grande;
Whereas the blasts took the lives of at least 22 people, and seriously injured 
        59, many of whom were children;
Whereas British officials are continuing to investigate the bombing to determine 
        whether it was perpetrated by a lone individual or by a terrorist 
        network;
Whereas, on May 23, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed 
        responsibility for the attacks and threatened further attacks;
Whereas on June 3, 2017, three terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London 
        Bridge before committing multiple stabbing attacks against innocent 
        bystanders in the Borough Market area of London;
Whereas British police quickly arrived at the scene and successfully ended the 
        terrorist attack;
Whereas at least 7 people were killed, and more than 48 wounded in the terrorist 
        attack;
Whereas British police continue to investigate the incident to ensure that all 
        involved in planning or supporting the attack are brought to justice;
Whereas the horrific attacks at the Manchester Arena and in London are the 
        latest in a series of deadly assaults by ISIS in Europe in recent years;
Whereas British first responders reacted swiftly and heroically to both attacks, 
        taking immediate measures to secure the areas and care for the wounded 
        in ways that prevented further loss of life;
Whereas Prime Minister Theresa May stated on May 23, 2017, that ``all acts of 
        terrorism are cowardly attacks on innocent people but this attack stands 
        out for its appalling, sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting 
        innocent, defenseless children and young people'' and paid tribute to 
        ``the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain, a spirit that 
        through years of conflict and terrorism has never been broken and will 
        never be broken.'';
Whereas President Donald Trump condemned those who perpetrated the attacks and 
        offered any and all assistance to the United Kingdom as it investigates 
        these attacks and works to bring the terrorists to justice; and
Whereas the United Kingdom has been a steadfast ally to the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester, United 
        Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, and in London, United Kingdom, on June 3, 
        2017, and extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by these 
        tragedies;
            (2) reaffirms the American commitment to the special relationship 
        with the United Kingdom, and supports the efforts of the British 
        Government to bring all those involved with these heinous attacks to 
        justice;
            (3) appreciates the significant efforts by the United Kingdom to 
        combat terrorism;
            (4) recognizes the persistent and growing threat posed by Islamist 
        terrorist groups worldwide, and reaffirms the commitment of the United 
        States to the multilateral, global fight against such violent 
        extremists; and
            (5) remains committed to the defense of universal democratic values.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.