HRES 19
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 10, 2023
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.
Jan 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution urges the President to formally acknowledge U.S. involvement in the civil war in El Salvador from 1979-1992. The resolution also condemns the atrocities committed by all sides of the war and supports transitional justice for the victims.
What's happening now
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.
Committees of jurisdiction
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