OH HR147

Urges the United States Congress and President to take immediate action to bring home 17 missionaries kidnapped by a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, consisting of 16 Americans and 1 Canadian.

Notes that kidnappings are common in Haiti due to political upheaval and gang violence, with gangs controlling roughly half of Port-au-Prince.

References a video threat by kidnappers to execute hostages, including an eight-month-old baby, if demands are not met.

Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senate President, Speaker of the House, Ohio congressional delegation members, and Ohio news media.