HRES 395
116th Congress
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Syria
Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes.
Introduced: May 22, 2019
Introduced by:
Boyle, Brendan F.
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by Syria and Russia and calls on all parties to (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas.
Additionally, the resolution calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian law related to attacks on medical personnel and facilities.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
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