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This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
What just happenedJul 15, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
Who’s behind it
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2834)
Introduced in Senate
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of international humanitarian law. The resolution encourages the United States to uphold international humanitarian law by refraining from use of sanctions that impede humanitarian action and ensuring compliance among security partners.