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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 18, 2015International Affairs
S.Res. 204

A resolution recognizing June 20, 2015 as "World Refugee Day".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jul 14, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, and torture.

Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, and genocide; and (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided assistance and protection for persons displaced by conflict.

What just happenedJul 14, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5090)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
22 cosponsors20 D1 R1 I
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  1. Jul 14, 2015Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5090)

  2. Jul 14, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5090)

  3. Jun 25, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.

  4. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 25, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 25, 2015Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Jun 18, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4303-4304; text of measure as introduced: CR S4302-4303)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Jun 18, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 14, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, and torture.

Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, and genocide; and (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided assistance and protection for persons displaced by conflict.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 25, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, and torture.

Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, and genocide; and (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided assistance and protection for persons displaced by conflict.

Introduced in SenateJun 18, 2015

Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, and torture.

Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, and genocide; and (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning.

Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided assistance and protection for persons displaced by conflict.

A resolution recognizing June 20, 2015 as "World Refugee Day". — Informed