HRES 792 · 114th Congress · International Affairs

Reaffirming the United States commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons.

Introduced 2016-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.(2016-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom. Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and protracted refugee crises. Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict. Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.…

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Cosponsors (16)

16 Democrats