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HRES 792 114th Congress House International Affairs Conflicts and wars Foreign aid and international relief Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Reaffirming the United States commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons.

Introduced: June 20, 2016 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 20, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 20, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom.

Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and protracted refugee crises.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.

Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.

What's happening now September 7, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 7