Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1066

Introduced
3/7/24  

Caption

Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.

Impact

The resolution demands several actions from both the Taliban and the U.S. government. Specifically, it calls on the Taliban to unconditionally release Habibi and to acknowledge the wrongfulness of detaining U.S. citizens for political leverage. Furthermore, it urges U.S. officials to emphasize Habibi's case in all diplomatic engagements with the Taliban. The resolution also seeks to bring attention to the broader issue of unlawful detentions by the Taliban, thus reinforcing the U.S. commitment to human rights and due process.

Summary

House Resolution 1066 calls for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban since August 10, 2022. This resolution highlights the plight of Habibi, a civil aviation engineer who contributed significantly to Afghanistan's aviation infrastructure and was arrested without any charges following the Taliban's assumptions regarding his employer's involvement in a U.S. drone strike. The resolution illustrates the ongoing issue of wrongful detentions by the Taliban and seeks to shed light on the urgent need for the U.S. government to advocate for its citizens abroad.

Contention

While the resolution itself is straightforward, it reflects complex political dynamics. Some may view this as a necessary moral stance against the Taliban's actions, while others may argue that it lacks actionable measures. The resolution underscores the ongoing struggle for U.S. citizens wrongfully detained overseas and emphasizes the need for supportive international policies regarding human rights. There could be bipartisan support in condemning the Taliban's actions, but discrepancies may arise regarding how best to approach and negotiate with regimes such as theirs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SR638

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.

US HR965

Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.

US HR1347

Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.

US SR753

A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.

US HR377

Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

US HR578

Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

US SR385

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

US SR320

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

US SR629

A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens.

US HR272

Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Similar Bills

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