# 118-sres-805: A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.

118-sres-805, A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH); status Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6468-6469) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-805
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.
- Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6468-6469)
- Introduced: 2024-08-01
- Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-805 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/805)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-805 (as of 2026-10-15).