US HR346 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 30-12)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-12-09 - Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 25 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-12-09 - Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. Condemns: (1) the Assad regime for its atrocities against the Syrian people, including its weaponized use of chlorine; and (2) the use of any toxic chemical, including chlorine, as a weapon in Syria. Maintains that: (1) those who have engaged in such unlawful actions should be held accountable by the international community and urges the President to report to Congress on the use of chemical weapons, including chlorine, in Syria; and (2) no party in Syria should use, develop, acquire, or transfer chemical weapons, including weapons employing chlorine. Calls on the Administration to: (1) continue offering material support to programs and individuals collecting evidence of the use of chemical weapons inside of Syria, and (2) facilitate the future transfer of such evidence for use in prosecuting those responsible. Urges the international community to establish a comprehensive strategy regarding Syria which may include establishing a no-fly zone in Syria.
Title
Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-12-09 | House | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
2015-12-09 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2015-12-04 | House | Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Discharged. |
2015-08-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
2015-06-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-06-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Aviation and airports
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Syria
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Syria
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/346/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres346/BILLS-114hres346ih.pdf |