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Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
11/21/2024, 4:50 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 554
Bill 118 HRES 554, also known as "Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and support the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq, particularly those who have been targeted by ISIS.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing assistance and support to these survivors, who have faced unimaginable atrocities and persecution. It recognizes the need for the United States to continue to prioritize efforts to protect and assist these vulnerable populations, including providing humanitarian aid, resettlement assistance, and support for justice and accountability for those responsible for the genocide.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the United States government to work with international partners and organizations to ensure that the survivors of genocide in Iraq are able to rebuild their lives and communities in safety and dignity. It also urges the government to continue to support efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance in Iraq and around the world. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 554 highlights the importance of standing in solidarity with the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq and reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting and advocating for their rights and well-being.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing assistance and support to these survivors, who have faced unimaginable atrocities and persecution. It recognizes the need for the United States to continue to prioritize efforts to protect and assist these vulnerable populations, including providing humanitarian aid, resettlement assistance, and support for justice and accountability for those responsible for the genocide.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the United States government to work with international partners and organizations to ensure that the survivors of genocide in Iraq are able to rebuild their lives and communities in safety and dignity. It also urges the government to continue to support efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance in Iraq and around the world. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 554 highlights the importance of standing in solidarity with the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq and reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting and advocating for their rights and well-being.
Congressional Summary of HRES 554
This resolution affirms that the fundamental human right and dignity of the religious and ethnic minority communities of Iraq should be a policy priority of the United States and the international community.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 554
Bill HRES 554 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 20, 2024. Bill HRES 554 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HRES 554's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of November 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 554
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
21Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 554
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Human rights
- Iraq
- Middle East
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Religion
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 554
Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
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