US HR687 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 15 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the violence and human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad. Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change. Calls on the U.N. Security Council to refer the Syrian situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Title
Calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing crimes against humanity.
Sponsors
| Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] | Rep. Timothy Bishop [D-NY] | Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] |
| Rep. Tim Holden [D-PA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. John Olver [D-MA] | Rep. Aaron Schock [R-IL] |
| Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] | Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Sudan
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Sudan
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/687/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres687/BILLS-112hres687ih.pdf |
