United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2209 — Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2014

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2372-2373)

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Summary

Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2014 - States that Congress: (1) condemns the ongoing violence, use of chemical weapons, targeting of civilian populations, and systematic gross human rights violations carried out by government of Syria and pro-government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad, as well as abuses committed by extremist groups and other combatants involved in the civil war in Syria; (2) supports the people of Syria seeking democratic change; (3) urges all parties to the conflict to halt attacks on civilians; (4) calls on the President to support efforts in Syria and on the part of the international community to ensure accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the conflict; and (5) calls for a United Nations (U.N.) Security Council investigation into gross violations of human rights and war crimes committed during the Syrian conflict. Direct the Secretary of State to report to Congress regarding war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

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Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2372-2373)

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Chemical and biological weapons Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Foreign aid and international relief Human rights International law and treaties Middle East Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Syria United Nations War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2209 do?
Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2014 - States that Congress: (1) condemns the ongoing violence, use of chemical weapons, targeting of civilian populations, and systematic gross human rights violations carried out by government of Syria and pro-government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad, as well as abuses committed by extremist groups and other combatants involved in the civil war in Syria; (2) supports the people of Syria seeking democratic change; (3) urges all parties to the conflict to halt attacks on civilians; (4) calls on the President to support efforts in Syria and on the part of the international community to ensure accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the conflict; and (5) calls for a United Nations (U.N.) Security Council investigation into gross violations of human rights and war crimes committed during the Syrian conflict. Direct the Secretary of State to report to Congress regarding war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.
Who sponsors S 2209?
S 2209 is sponsored by Benjamin Cardin (D).
What is the current status of S 2209?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2209?
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