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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 14, 2015
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Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, and torture.
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) 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, and genocide; and (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning.
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided assistance and protection for persons displaced by conflict.
People & committees
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5090)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5090)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4303-4304; text of measure as introduced: CR S4302-4303)
Introduced in Senate
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