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Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 19
Bill 118 hres 19, titled "Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress.
The resolution acknowledges the historical role of the United States in the civil war that took place in El Salvador. It recognizes the impact of US policies and actions during the conflict and the aftermath, which resulted in significant human rights violations and suffering for the people of El Salvador.
The resolution calls for increased support from the United States to strengthen civil society in El Salvador. This includes promoting democracy, human rights protections, and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the US to provide humanitarian and development assistance to help improve the living conditions and opportunities for the people of El Salvador. Overall, the resolution aims to address the legacy of the civil war in El Salvador and to support efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the country. It emphasizes the importance of US engagement and assistance in helping El Salvador build a more just and equitable society.
The resolution acknowledges the historical role of the United States in the civil war that took place in El Salvador. It recognizes the impact of US policies and actions during the conflict and the aftermath, which resulted in significant human rights violations and suffering for the people of El Salvador.
The resolution calls for increased support from the United States to strengthen civil society in El Salvador. This includes promoting democracy, human rights protections, and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the US to provide humanitarian and development assistance to help improve the living conditions and opportunities for the people of El Salvador. Overall, the resolution aims to address the legacy of the civil war in El Salvador and to support efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the country. It emphasizes the importance of US engagement and assistance in helping El Salvador build a more just and equitable society.
Congressional Summary of HRES 19
This resolution urges the President to formally acknowledge U.S. involvement in the civil war in El Salvador from 1979-1992. The resolution also condemns the atrocities committed by all sides of the war and supports transitional justice for the victims.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 19
Bill HRES 19 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 19 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 19's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 January 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 19
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 19
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 19
Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
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