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Recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad.

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 985

Bill 117 HRES 985, also known as Recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge and commemorate the 11th anniversary of the uprising in Syria against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The resolution aims to recognize the courage and resilience of the Syrian people who have been fighting for freedom, democracy, and human rights since March 2011.

The resolution highlights the brutal crackdown by the Assad regime on peaceful protesters, which led to a devastating civil war that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Syrians and the displacement of millions more. It also condemns the use of chemical weapons and other atrocities committed by the Assad regime against its own people.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for war crimes and human rights abuses in Syria, including through the International Criminal Court. It also urges the United States and the international community to continue supporting the Syrian people in their quest for a peaceful and democratic future. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 985 seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis in Syria and to show solidarity with the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom and justice.

Congressional Summary of HRES 985

This resolution recognizes the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al Asad and affirms U.S. policy to support the Syrian people's efforts to bring about a free and democratic Syria.

Further, the resolution, among other things, calls upon the President to not recognize any Syrian government led by Bashar al Asad or the right of Bashar al Asad to ever run in any future election in Syria, and to reject political negotiations over Syria with Vladimir Putin.

Current Status of Bill HRES 985

Bill HRES 985 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2022. Bill HRES 985 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2022.  Bill HRES 985's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 985

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 985

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Human rights
- Middle East
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Syria
- United Nations
- Women's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 985

Recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad.
Recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad.

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