Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes.

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This resolution expresses that the President should direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism that will investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights that occurred during the period of conflict in Syria. The resolution states that the United States should urge all interested countries to apprehend and deliver persons indicted for international crimes to that justice mechanism.



Bill 118 H.Res. 590, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to urge the President to instruct the US Representative to the United Nations to advocate for the creation of a justice mechanism within the UN to address the alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations that have occurred during the ongoing conflict in Syria. The resolution emphasizes the importance of holding those responsible for these atrocities accountable and seeking justice for the victims.

The resolution highlights the need for a regional or international justice mechanism to investigate and prosecute individuals who have committed these heinous acts in Syria. It calls for the United States to use its influence within the UN to push for the establishment of such a mechanism and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 590 aims to address the grave human rights violations that have taken place in Syria and to seek justice for the victims of these crimes. It underscores the importance of upholding international law and ensuring that those who commit atrocities are held accountable for their actions.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 590

Introduced on
2023-07-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses that the President should direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism that will investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights that occurred during the period of conflict in Syria. The resolution states that the United States should urge all interested countries to apprehend and deliver persons indicted for international crimes to that justice mechanism.



Bill 118 H.Res. 590, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to urge the President to instruct the US Representative to the United Nations to advocate for the creation of a justice mechanism within the UN to address the alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations that have occurred during the ongoing conflict in Syria. The resolution emphasizes the importance of holding those responsible for these atrocities accountable and seeking justice for the victims.

The resolution highlights the need for a regional or international justice mechanism to investigate and prosecute individuals who have committed these heinous acts in Syria. It calls for the United States to use its influence within the UN to push for the establishment of such a mechanism and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 590 aims to address the grave human rights violations that have taken place in Syria and to seek justice for the victims of these crimes. It underscores the importance of upholding international law and ensuring that those who commit atrocities are held accountable for their actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary12/20/2023

This resolution expresses that the President should direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of an international justice mechanism that will investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, a...


Latest Action7/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.