United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SCONRES 41 — A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911)

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCONRES 41 do?
Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
Who sponsors SCONRES 41?
SCONRES 41 is sponsored by Ted Cruz (R).
What is the current status of SCONRES 41?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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