US SR384 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-7-1)
Status: Introduced on March 13 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-04-03 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 13 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-04-03 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria. Urges all parties to halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care on a non-political basis. Urges all parties in Syria to allow for access to humanitarian aid throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. Supports the full implementation of United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution 2139 calling for unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance to all Syrians. Calls on the international community to assist the people of Syria in meeting basic needs, implement steps that prevent gender-based violence, and support neighboring countries and host communities that are supporting Syrian refugees. Calls on international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer term development programs to address the protracted crisis in Syria. Calls on the President to develop and submit to Congress a strategy for U.S. engagement in the Syrian humanitarian crisis.
Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.
Sponsors
Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] |
Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] |
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Al Franken [D-MN] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] |
Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-04-03 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166) |
2014-04-02 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346. |
2014-04-02 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. |
2014-04-01 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
2014-03-13 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1661-1662) |
2014-03-13 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1662) |
Subjects
Child health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
Human trafficking
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Mental health
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex offenses
Syria
United Nations
Women's rights
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
Human trafficking
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Mental health
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex offenses
Syria
United Nations
Women's rights