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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2016International Affairs
H.Con.Res. 121

Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 14, 2016)

Condemns the use of unlawful violence against civilian populations by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict, and urges the United States and its partners to work toward the cessation of such attacks.

Urges the Administration to establish additional mechanisms for the protection of civilians and to ensure access to humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations.

Urges the United States to support efforts to collect and analyze documentation related to ongoing violations of human rights in Syria that can be used to support future prosecutions for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict.

Urges: (1) the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (2) other nations to apprehend and deliver into tribunal custody any persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria.

What just happenedMar 15, 2016

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 15, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Mar 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1312)

  4. Mar 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 113).(text: CR H1312)

  5. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1326-1327)

  6. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 121.

  8. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1312-1314)

  9. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  10. Mar 2, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 1, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Mar 1, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 14, 201636

Condemns the use of unlawful violence against civilian populations by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict, and urges the United States and its partners to work toward the cessation of such attacks.

Urges the Administration to establish additional mechanisms for the protection of civilians and to ensure access to humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations.

Urges the United States to support efforts to collect and analyze documentation related to ongoing violations of human rights in Syria that can be used to support future prosecutions for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict.

Urges: (1) the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (2) other nations to apprehend and deliver into tribunal custody any persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria.

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 2016

Condemns the use of unlawful violence against civilian populations by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict, and urges the United States and its partners to work toward the cessation of such attacks.

Urges the Administration to establish additional mechanisms for the protection of civilians and to ensure access to humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations.

Urges the United States to support efforts to collect and analyze documentation related to ongoing violations of human rights in Syria that can be used to support future prosecutions for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict.

Urges: (1) the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (2) other nations to apprehend and deliver into tribunal custody any persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria.

Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law … — Informed