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Supporting the commitment of the United States to lawfully protect international cultural sites.

2/8/2022, 11:21 PM

Congressional Summary of HRES 795

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) targeting or destroying cultural property in the absence of imperative military necessity violates the law of armed conflict and is counter to U.S. values, (2) the United States is committed to following the law of armed conflict and the international agreements to which it is a party, and (3) the President should not threaten or order the commission of war crimes or other violations of the law of armed conflict.

Current Status of Bill HRES 795

Bill HRES 795 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2020. Bill HRES 795 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2020.  Bill HRES 795's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 795

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 795

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Historical and cultural resources
- Military operations and strategy
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 795

Supporting the commitment of the United States to lawfully protect international cultural sites.
Supporting the commitment of the United States to lawfully protect international cultural sites.

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