legislation: 99-sjres-222
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| 99-sjres-222 | 99 | sjres | 222 | A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he did not submit to the demands of these terrorists. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 16 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Awards congressional gold medals posthumously to Leon Klinghoffer and Robert Stethem to show the Congress' admiration for the bravery each displayed while kidnapped by terrorists. Authorizes the President to present the gold medals to the daughters of Leon Klinghoffer and the parents of Robert Stethem. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z |