US SR348 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-4)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-06 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-06 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Commends the U.S. representatives on their leadership on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (UNHRC) 22/1 which promotes reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka. Calls on the United States and the international community to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to evaluate reports of war crimes and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. Urges the Government of Sri Lanka to: (1) allow access for media, international aid agencies, and human rights groups into all regions of the country and to detention sites; and (2) end its media restrictions. Calls upon the President to develop a comprehensive policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests, including respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law, economic interests, and security interests.
Title
A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.
Sponsors
Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] |
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-02-06 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825) |
Subjects
Asia
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/348/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres348/BILLS-113sres348is.pdf |