US HR632 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-11-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-11-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes. Condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by the government of Syria and the Russian Federation, and calls on all parties to: (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas. Calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian law related to attacks on medical personnel and facilities.
Title
Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Carlos Curbelo [R-FL] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO] | Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] | Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Garland Barr [R-KY] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-11-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-11-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Syria
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Syria
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/632/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres632/BILLS-115hres632ih.pdf |