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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 20, 2016International Affairs
S.Res. 503

A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Jun 28, 2016)

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

Reaffirms the 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 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 projected 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 happenedJun 28, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
21 cosponsors20 D1 R
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  1. Jun 28, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.

  2. Jun 28, 2016Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jun 28, 2016Committee14000

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Jun 23, 2016Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 20, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4363; text of measure as introduced: CR S4362-4363)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 20, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 28, 201680

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

Reaffirms the 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 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 projected 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.

Introduced in SenateJun 20, 2016

Reaffirms the 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 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 projected 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.

A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day". — Informed