US SCR21 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 10-0)
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4638)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4638)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This concurrent resolution (1) condemns the Houthi movement in Yemen for violence and humanitarian and other violations, (2) expresses concern about Iran's support for the Houthis, (3) urges parties in the Yemeni civil war to uphold a December 2018 ceasefire and withdrawal agreement, and (4) urges the U.S. government to support a peace process to end the civil war and humanitarian crisis.
Title
A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen.
Sponsors
Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] | Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN] |
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] | Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-06-27 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4638) |
Same As/Similar To
HCR50 (Same As) 2019-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Subjects
Africa
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Yemen
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Yemen
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/21/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sconres21/BILLS-116sconres21is.pdf |