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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 9, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 97

A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 19, 2021)

This resolution calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, and it urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.

What just happenedMay 19, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
17 cosponsors12 D5 R
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  1. May 19, 2021Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)

  2. May 19, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)

  3. Mar 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.

  4. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 24, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 9, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1427-1428)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 9, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 19, 202155

This resolution calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, and it urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.

Reported to SenateMar 24, 202125

This resolution strongly disapproves of the escalation of political tensions between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front into armed conflict, and it condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and urges all parties to the conflict to work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.

Introduced in SenateMar 9, 2021

This resolution strongly disapproves of the escalation of political tensions between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front into armed conflict, and it condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, and it urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.

A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, … — Informed