Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 2019)
This resolution condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by Syria and Russia and calls on all parties to (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas.
Additionally, the resolution calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian law related to attacks on medical personnel and facilities.
What just happenedJun 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2019
- Jun 7, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - May 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House