This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.
A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.
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Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 22, 2020)
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.
What just happenedDec 22, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Agreed to SenateDec 22, 2020
- Introduced in SenateAug 13, 2020
- Dec 22, 2020Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Dec 22, 2020Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Dec 22, 2020Discharge
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)
Foreign Relations Committee - Dec 22, 2020Committee14500
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)
Foreign Relations Committee - Aug 13, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Aug 13, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.