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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 23, 2010
Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, famine, persecution, and torture in search of peace and freedom; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day.
Calls on the Department of State to continue to support: (1) the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and (2) the work of nongovernmental organizations.
Calls on the U.S. government to continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, genocide, and exploitation.
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for the multitude of nongovernmental organizations, along with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to provide lifesaving assistance and protection for those displaced by conflict.
People & committees
Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4705)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4705)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1350.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4705-4707)
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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