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Version 55 · Passed Senate · Mar 29, 2023
This resolution expresses deepest condolences and solidarity with the people of Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria following the February 6, 2023, earthquake and commends those involved with the humanitarian response.
The resolution also urges the U.S. government to continue providing emergency relief and reconstruction to both countries, while ensuring the assistance to Syria does not directly benefit the Assad regime or fuel continued regime atrocities against the Syrian people.
People & committees
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D–OR
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1044; text: 02/16/2023 CR S464)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1044; text: 02/16/2023 CR S464)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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