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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2016International Affairs
H.Con.Res. 129

Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 7, 2016)

Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay.

Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to continue to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by:

  • ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and
  • providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims.

What just happenedJun 8, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
42 cosponsors31 D11 R
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  1. Jun 8, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jun 7, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 7, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 269). (text: CR H3475-3476)

  4. Jun 7, 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): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 269).(text: CR H3475-3476)

  5. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3490-3491)

  6. Jun 7, 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. Jun 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 129.

  8. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3475-3478)

  9. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  10. May 18, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 18, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2069-2070)

  13. Apr 21, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Apr 21, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Apr 21, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 7, 201636

Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay.

Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to continue to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by:

  • ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and
  • providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims.
Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2016

Urges the working group established by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to recognize the imperative to fund immediately and fully the medical, mental health, and long-term care needs of surviving Holocaust victims, with full transparency and accountability, to ensure all funds for Holocaust victims from the Federal Republic of Germany are administered efficiently, fairly, and without delay.

Urges the Federal Republic of Germany also to reaffirm its commitment to fulfill its moral responsibility to Holocaust victims by:

  • ensuring that each Holocaust victim receives all of the prescribed medical care, home care, mental health care, and other vital services necessary to live in dignity; and
  • providing, without delay, additional financial resources to address the unique needs of Holocaust victims.
Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, … — Informed