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Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.
1/11/2023, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 240
Bill 117 H.Res. 240, titled "Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the government of Azerbaijan to release all individuals who have been taken as prisoners of war or captured civilians during the recent conflict in the region.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which require that prisoners of war and captured civilians be treated humanely and released promptly after the cessation of hostilities. It also highlights the need for Azerbaijan to adhere to its obligations under these international agreements.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to work with international partners to ensure the safe and timely release of all prisoners of war and captured civilians in Azerbaijan. It also urges the US government to continue to support efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the region. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 240 is a non-partisan effort to address the humanitarian concerns arising from the recent conflict in Azerbaijan and to advocate for the release of all individuals who have been taken as prisoners of war or captured civilians.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which require that prisoners of war and captured civilians be treated humanely and released promptly after the cessation of hostilities. It also highlights the need for Azerbaijan to adhere to its obligations under these international agreements.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to work with international partners to ensure the safe and timely release of all prisoners of war and captured civilians in Azerbaijan. It also urges the US government to continue to support efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the region. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 240 is a non-partisan effort to address the humanitarian concerns arising from the recent conflict in Azerbaijan and to advocate for the release of all individuals who have been taken as prisoners of war or captured civilians.
Congressional Summary of HRES 240
This resolution calls on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. The resolution also urges the Department of State to engage with Azerbaijani authorities to bring about this result.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 240
Bill HRES 240 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2021. Bill HRES 240 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2021. Bill HRES 240's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. as of April 2, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 240
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
156Democrat Cosponsors
138Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 240
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Armenia
- Asia
- Azerbaijan
- Conflicts and wars
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- International law and treaties
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 240
Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.
Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 240
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