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Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans.

Introduced: June 13, 2019 See on congress.gov
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Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution acknowledges the 10th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka.

It expresses condolences to all those affected, honors the memory of those who died, and reaffirms solidarity with the Sri Lankan people in their search for reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform.

What's happening now July 17, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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