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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1188

Bill 117 H.Res. 1188, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which are international treaties that establish the standards of humanitarian law in armed conflicts. It specifically calls on the Government of Russia, under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, to adhere to these conventions and protocols.

The resolution highlights the United States' expectation that Russia will uphold the principles of the Geneva Conventions, which include protecting civilians, wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war during times of conflict. It also stresses the importance of respecting the rules of war and ensuring the humane treatment of all individuals affected by armed conflicts. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1188 serves as a statement from the House of Representatives expressing the United States' commitment to upholding international humanitarian law and urging Russia to do the same. It underscores the importance of holding all parties accountable for their actions in armed conflicts and promoting the protection of human rights in times of war.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1188

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives

  • demands the government of Russia treat all forcibly detained people with dignity and abide by the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts;
  • urges the United States and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to closely monitor the treatment of prisoners of war and ensure appropriate actions are taken to verify their safety and health;
  • urges that the global community hold Vladimir Putin, the Russian government, and its allies accountable for war crimes committed during the military invasion of Ukraine; and
  • condemns the continued use of unlawful and indiscriminate violence against civilian populations by the Russian government, its allies, and any other parties to the conflict.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1188

Bill HRES 1188 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2022. Bill HRES 1188 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2022.  Bill HRES 1188's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. as of June 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1188

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1188

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances
- Collective security
- Conflicts and wars
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Human rights
- International law and treaties
- Military operations and strategy
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1188

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts.

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