H.Res. 888 · 117th Congress · House

Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

In Congress· The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Introduced
Jan 28, 22
Passed House
Mar 17, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution condemns the violence and killing of 14 individuals on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago in Northern Ireland and supports justice for the victims and their families.

The resolution urges the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland.

The resolution recognizes the findings of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, also known as the Saville Inquiry, and calls upon the United Kingdom to support the prosecutions of individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday based on the evidence collected.

Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Previous Versions

00Jan 28, 2022

This resolution expresses support on the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday for the 14 individuals killed and those injured on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland.

The resolution supports the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland.

The resolution supports justice for the victims of Bloody Sunday and the Troubles as well as the families of those victims.

The resolution calls upon British authorities to charge individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday.

The resolution supports a devolved government of Northern Ireland and recognizes a devolved government as a successful outcome and tenet of the Good Friday Agreement.

Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Action Timeline

10
  1. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Keating moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  2. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H3798-3802)

    3798Yea
    3802Nay
    0NV
  3. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.

  4. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3798)

  5. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3798)

  6. MAR 17, 2022Floor

    The title of the measure was amended

    Agreed to without objection.

  7. FEB 22, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

  8. JAN 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  9. JAN 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. JAN 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

2

Europe Subcommittee

hsfa14

Referred: Feb 22, 2022

Active

Foreign Affairs Committee

hsfa00

Referred: Jan 28, 2022

Active