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]

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.

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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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-03SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)
2014-04-02SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
2014-04-02SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2014-04-01SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2014-03-13SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1661-1662)
2014-03-13SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1662)

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