United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 520 — Calling for an end to attacks on Syrian civilians and expanded humanitarian access.

Last action — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Summary

Condemns all parties' attacks on civilians in Syria. Calls for the United Nations (U.N.)-monitored implementation of the provisions of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2139 to allow unhindered humanitarian access to people in need throughout Syria. Urges the Administration and U.S. allies to formally withdraw their recognition of Bashar al-Assad's regime unless the Assad regime and its supporting militias discontinue their grave human rights abuses. Calls upon the U.N. Security Council to suspend Syria's General Assembly membership until the Assad regime has ceased attacks upon civilians and granted access for deliveries of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria. Commends regional governments and communities for continuing to host Syrian refuges. Calls upon the Assad regime, the Syrian opposition, the Administration, and the U.N. to improve their support for the Syrian-American community as they work to aid the Syrian people. Calls on the international community to implement steps to mitigate risks and prevent gender-based violence against refugee and displaced women and girls. Urges international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer-term development programs through a comprehensive strategy to address the protracted Syrian crisis. Calls on the President to submit a strategy to Congress for U.S. engagement in the Syria crisis, with a specific focus on humanitarian assistance and protecting human rights.

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Action History

  1. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 520 do?
Condemns all parties' attacks on civilians in Syria. Calls for the United Nations (U.N.)-monitored implementation of the provisions of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2139 to allow unhindered humanitarian access to people in need throughout Syria. Urges the Administration and U.S. allies to formally withdraw their recognition of Bashar al-Assad's regime unless the Assad regime and its supporting militias discontinue their grave human rights abuses. Calls upon the U.N. Security Council to suspend Syria's General Assembly membership until the Assad regime has ceased attacks upon civilians and granted access for deliveries of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria. Commends regional governments and communities for continuing to host Syrian refuges. Calls upon the Assad regime, the Syrian opposition, the Administration, and the U.N. to improve their support for the Syrian-American community as they work to aid the Syrian people. Calls on the international community to implement steps to mitigate risks and prevent gender-based violence against refugee and displaced women and girls. Urges international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer-term development programs through a comprehensive strategy to address the protracted Syrian crisis. Calls on the President to submit a strategy to Congress for U.S. engagement in the Syria crisis, with a specific focus on humanitarian assistance and protecting human rights.
Who sponsors HRES 520?
HRES 520 is sponsored by Edward Royce (R).
What is the current status of HRES 520?
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 HRES 520?
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