Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the end of impunity of unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes during the 1999 Kosovo war in the case of United States citizen and sexual war crime survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman and other survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 94

Bill 117 hconres 94, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the end of impunity of unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes during the 1999 Kosovo war in the case of United States citizen and sexual war crime survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman and other survivors of sexual and gender-based violence," aims to address the issue of unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes that occurred during the 1999 Kosovo war.

The bill specifically focuses on the case of Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman, a United States citizen who is a survivor of sexual war crimes committed by Serbian forces during the conflict. It also acknowledges the experiences of other survivors of sexual and gender-based violence during the war.

The main goal of the bill is to express the sense of Congress that these unpunished war crimes must not be tolerated and that justice must be served for the survivors. It calls for the end of impunity for those responsible for these heinous acts and emphasizes the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 hconres 94 highlights the need for justice and accountability in cases of sexual war crimes and sends a strong message that the United States Congress stands in solidarity with survivors like Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman and others who have suffered similar atrocities during the Kosovo war.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 94

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that

those individuals who are responsible for the sexual war crimes on April 14, 1999, against U.S. citizen Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman in Kosovo should be brought to justice as per U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1820 and 2467,
it is reprehensible that no individuals have been found guilty for their sexual war crimes against Ms. Krasniqi Goodman, and
progress in resolving Ms. Krasniqi Goodman's case and those involving other survivors of sexual violence during the Kosovo war should remain an important bilateral priority between the United States and the government of Serbia.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 94

Bill HCONRES 94 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2022. Bill HCONRES 94 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2022. Bill HCONRES 94's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 31, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 94

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 94

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the end of impunity of unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes during the 1999 Kosovo war in the case of United States citizen and sexual war crime survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman and other survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.