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HRES 1350 111th Congress House International Affairs Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes International organizations and cooperation Refugees, asylum, displaced persons United Nations

Recognizing June 20, 2010, as World Refugee Day.

Introduced: May 11, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4705)
Jun 23, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4705)
Jun 23, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1350.
Jun 23, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4705-4707)
Jun 23, 2010
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 11, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 11, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, famine, persecution, and torture in search of peace and freedom; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day.

Calls on the Department of State to continue to support: (1) the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and (2) the work of nongovernmental organizations.

Calls on the U.S. government to continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, genocide, and exploitation.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for the multitude of nongovernmental organizations, along with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to provide lifesaving assistance and protection for those displaced by conflict.

What's happening now June 23, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 15 Republican 2