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FL H1405

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Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Janet Adkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Robert Levinson was kidnapped in Iran on March 8, 2007, while working as a private citizen after serving 22 years with the FBI and 6 years with the DEA.

  • Levinson has been held captive in Iran for almost 6 years, constituting one of the longest American captivities in history.

  • Over 25,000 citizens have signed a petition calling for the federal government to use all diplomatic resources to secure his release and return him to his family in Coral Springs, Florida.

  • Levinson's health has deteriorated in captivity due to his diabetic condition and lack of access to proper medication, threatening his ability to survive.

  • Florida Legislature petitions Congress and the President to utilize all available resources to bring Levinson home, with copies to be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Florida congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Captivity of Robert Levinson in Iran

Last Action

Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1930 (Adopted)

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security4/25/2013
Economic Affairs3/29/2013
Local and Federal Affairs3/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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