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.

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.

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.