United StatesHouse would honor Alex Odeh, killed in a 1985 bombing
The House would mourn civil rights activist Alex Odeh and offer sympathy to his family and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
What it does
The House would mourn Odeh’s death and offer sympathy to his family and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. Its clerk would send the tribute to the Senate and his family.
Argument forSending the tribute to Odeh’s family could offer comfort by showing that the House remembers his death and recognizes their loss.
Argument againstThe tribute might not help bring Odeh’s killers to justice because it calls for no investigative steps.
More detail
The House would mourn Alex Odeh as a victim of domestic terrorism. Odeh was killed in a bombing at the committee’s office in Santa Ana, California, on October 11, 1985. These actions would depend on the House adopting the resolution. On the day of adoption, the House would also honor Odeh when it adjourns.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 9Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 9Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
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