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H.Res.1406

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives honoring the men of the USS Liberty, urging the declassification of all records relating to the June 8, 1967, attack, and affirming that the lives and safety of United States citizens and servicemembers shall be paramount in the conduct of United States foreign policy.

Introduced·6/30/26

Honors the USS Liberty crew, urges declassification of attack records, and prioritizes U.S. citizens' safety in foreign policy.

This resolution honors the crew of the USS Liberty, recognizing their bravery during the 1967 attack that resulted in 34 deaths and 174 injuries. It urges the declassification of all related records and affirms that U.S. citizens' and servicemembers' safety must be paramount in foreign policy. The resolution highlights the controversy surrounding the attack and the subsequent secrecy imposed on the crew.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jun 30

House

Submitted in House

Jun 30

House

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.