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Recognizing 14 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
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Summary of Bill HRES 427
Bill 118 HRES 427, titled "Recognizing 14 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, and to pay tribute to the individuals who lost their lives during the conflict.
The resolution also expresses support for various measures aimed at promoting justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka. These measures are intended to help ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all the people of Sri Lanka.
Overall, the resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing the past grievances and promoting a path towards healing and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. It calls for efforts to bring about justice for the victims of the war, hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations, and work towards building a more inclusive and equitable society in Sri Lanka. The resolution does not take a partisan stance and instead focuses on promoting peace, justice, and prosperity for the people of Sri Lanka. It highlights the need for continued international support and cooperation in order to achieve these goals.
The resolution also expresses support for various measures aimed at promoting justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka. These measures are intended to help ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all the people of Sri Lanka.
Overall, the resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing the past grievances and promoting a path towards healing and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. It calls for efforts to bring about justice for the victims of the war, hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations, and work towards building a more inclusive and equitable society in Sri Lanka. The resolution does not take a partisan stance and instead focuses on promoting peace, justice, and prosperity for the people of Sri Lanka. It highlights the need for continued international support and cooperation in order to achieve these goals.
Congressional Summary of HRES 427
This resolution acknowledges the 14th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka and urges the United States to work with the United Nations to establish an international mechanism for accountability for the grave crimes committed during the war. The resolution also encourages the promotion of universally accepted democratic principles on the island of Sri Lanka, including by using the referendum process to ensure that all ethnicities are equitably represented.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 427
Bill HRES 427 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HRES 427 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023. Bill HRES 427's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 427
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 427
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 427
Recognizing 14 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
Recognizing 14 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
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