Reaffirming the United States commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 20, 2016)
Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom.
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and protracted refugee crises.
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.
Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.
What just happenedSep 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 20, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Jun 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 20, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 20, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House