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HRES 459 114th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.

Introduced: October 1, 2015 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Crime victimsImmigration status and proceduresMiddle EastRacial and ethnic relations
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Refugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
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This resolution expired with the 114th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 3, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Oct 1, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6781-6782)
Oct 1, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 1, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 3, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide, and encourages other nations to recognize the ongoing genocide.

Encourages the Administration to offer safety to Christians fleeing genocide by offering them priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the United States.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3
Bishop, Mike
· Oct 22, 2015
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Oct 1, 2015
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 1, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 1, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 459: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-459/
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"H. Res. 459: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-459/.
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H. Res. 459, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-459/.
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