Whereas, on May 22, 2017, a terrorist triggered improvised explosive devices at the Manchester Arena following the conclusion of a concert by American recording artist Ariana Grande; Whereas the blasts took the lives of at least 22 people, and seriously injured 59, many of whom were children; Whereas British officials are continuing to investigate the bombing to determine whether it was perpetrated by a lone individual or by a terrorist network; Whereas, on May 23, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attacks and threatened further attacks; Whereas the horrific attack at the Manchester Arena is the latest in a series of deadly assaults by ISIS in Europe in recent years; Whereas British first responders reacted swiftly and heroically, taking immediate measures to secure the area and care for the wounded in ways that prevented further loss of life; Whereas Prime Minister Theresa May stated on May 23, 2017, that all acts of terrorism are cowardly attacks on innocent people but this attack stands out for its appalling, sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting innocent, defenseless children and young people and paid tribute to the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain, a spirit that through years of conflict and terrorism has never been broken and will never be broken. ; Whereas President Donald Trump condemned those who perpetrated the attack and offered any and all assistance to the United Kingdom as it investigates the attack and works to bring the terrorists to justice; and Whereas the United Kingdom has been a steadfast ally to the United States: Now, therefore, be it