United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 530 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the terrorist group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878; text as passed Senate: CR S5878)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

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Summary

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world. Calls on the Department of State to work with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, and other key stakeholders to address the plight of Iraqi minority groups seeking protection from persecution in Iraq. Requests the government of Iraq to prioritize the issue of protecting religious minorities and enact and enforce laws protecting religious freedom. Urges the President to ensure timely visa processing for Iraq's minority groups fleeing religious persecution.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878; text as passed Senate: CR S5878)

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.

  3. 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.

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

  5. S.AMDT.3783 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  6. S.AMDT.3784 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  7. S.AMDT.3785 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  8. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5141)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 530 do?
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world. Calls on the Department of State to work with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, and other key stakeholders to address the plight of Iraqi minority groups seeking protection from persecution in Iraq. Requests the government of Iraq to prioritize the issue of protecting religious minorities and enact and enforce laws protecting religious freedom. Urges the President to ensure timely visa processing for Iraq's minority groups fleeing religious persecution.
Who sponsors SRES 530?
SRES 530 is sponsored by Rob Portman (R).
What is the current status of SRES 530?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 SRES 530?
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