Calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2013)
Condemns the ongoing violence and the systematic human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under President Bashar al-Assad's direction, as well as abuses committed by opposition forces.
Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change.
Calls on the United Nations Security Council, based on evidence that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been perpetrated in Syria, to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court.
What just happenedMay 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2013
- May 21, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- May 21, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House