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A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law in current conflicts, particularly with its security partners.
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5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
Jul 15, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 14, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2834)
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
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Cosponsors
1