H.Res. 620: Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the victims of the attack and their families.

115th Congress · introduced 2017-11-14 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-11-14 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the victims of the attack and their families.

Plain summary

Condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 14, 2017. Honors the memories of Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, Mohamoud Elmi, and Abukar Dahie, who were murdered in such attack. Recognizes the efforts to combat terrorism by the government of Somalia, the countries contributing troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and U.S. forces in Somalia. Reaffirms U.S. support for that government's efforts to achieve peace, security, and prosperity and to combat terrorism in Somalia. Renews the solidarity between the people and governments of the United States and Somalia.

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Official text

Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the victims of the attack and their families.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] · 9 cosponsors

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Tom Emmer (R-MN), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Adam Smith (D-WA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)

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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115hres620.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/hres>

Record fed-us-cong115-hres620 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115