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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 9, 2015International Affairs
S.Res. 310

A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 16, 2015)

Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities.

Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in these crimes.

Calls on the government of Iraq and the governments of other countries to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes.

Defines "complicit'' as having knowingly and willingly supported, promoted, enabled, aided, or encouraged crimes involving sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, or other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants, including actions to deny, cover up, or alter evidence of such crimes.

What just happenedDec 16, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8732)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI](R-WI)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2015Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8732)

  2. Dec 16, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8732)

  3. Dec 16, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8730-8732)

  4. Nov 17, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297.

  5. Nov 17, 2015Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Nov 17, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Nov 9, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7862)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Nov 9, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 16, 201535

Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities.

Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in these crimes.

Calls on the government of Iraq and the governments of other countries to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes.

Defines "complicit'' as having knowingly and willingly supported, promoted, enabled, aided, or encouraged crimes involving sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, or other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants, including actions to deny, cover up, or alter evidence of such crimes.

Reported to Senate without amendmentNov 17, 201580

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

Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities.

Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in these crimes.

Calls on the government of Iraq and the governments of other countries to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes.

Introduced in SenateNov 9, 2015

Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities.

Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in these crimes.

Calls on the government of Iraq and the governments of other countries to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes.

A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi… — Informed