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Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-390| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2018
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (47)
David Schweikert (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Tim Murphy (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill authorizes U.S. government agencies to provide humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery assistance for nationals and residents of Iraq and Syria, in particular ethnic and minority individuals at risk of persecution or war crimes. It also authorizes the agencies to assist in prosecuting those suspected of such crimes. (Sec. 5) The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may provide financial and technical assistance to support entities, including nongovernmental organizations with expertise in international criminal investigations and law, to address crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq. The assistance includes: conducting criminal investigations, developing indigenous investigative and judicial skills to adjudicate cases consistent with due process and respect for the rule of law, and collecting and preserving evidence for use in prosecutions. The State Department shall encourage foreign governments to identify and prosecute ISIS members suspected of committing such crimes. (Sec. 6) The State Department shall identify: threats of persecution, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against Iraqi or Syrian minority religious or ethnic groups; such groups that are at risk of forced migration and the primary reasons for such risk; humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery needs of these individuals; and entities, including faith-based entities, that are providing such assistance and the extent of U.S. assistance to or through such entities. The State Department and USAID may support entities that are providing aid to the vulnerable groups. (Sec. 7) The State Department shall report to Congress its efforts to implement this bill, as well as an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of prosecuting ISIS members.

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 10, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E40)
Mar 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 6, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 6, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4632-4638)
Jun 6, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
Jun 6, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4632-4633)
Jun 6, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4632-4633)
Jun 6, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2017
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 19, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 19, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 19, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6876-6879)
Oct 12, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 27, 2018
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9600-9604)
Nov 27, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 390.
Nov 27, 2018
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)
Nov 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-300.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 10, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E40)


  • March 29, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 29, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 6, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 6, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4632-4638)


  • June 6, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.


  • June 6, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4632-4633)


  • June 6, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4632-4633)


  • June 6, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2017
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • June 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 19, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 19, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 19, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.


  • October 11, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6876-6879)


  • October 12, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 27, 2018
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)


  • November 27, 2018
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9600-9604)


  • November 27, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 390.


  • November 27, 2018
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)


  • November 27, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 11, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 11, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-300.

International Affairs

Congressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationIraqMiddle EastRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSyriaTerrorismUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-390| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2018
Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill authorizes U.S. government agencies to provide humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery assistance for nationals and residents of Iraq and Syria, in particular ethnic and minority individuals at risk of persecution or war crimes. It also authorizes the agencies to assist in prosecuting those suspected of such crimes. (Sec. 5) The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may provide financial and technical assistance to support entities, including nongovernmental organizations with expertise in international criminal investigations and law, to address crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq. The assistance includes: conducting criminal investigations, developing indigenous investigative and judicial skills to adjudicate cases consistent with due process and respect for the rule of law, and collecting and preserving evidence for use in prosecutions. The State Department shall encourage foreign governments to identify and prosecute ISIS members suspected of committing such crimes. (Sec. 6) The State Department shall identify: threats of persecution, crimes against humanity, and war crimes against Iraqi or Syrian minority religious or ethnic groups; such groups that are at risk of forced migration and the primary reasons for such risk; humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery needs of these individuals; and entities, including faith-based entities, that are providing such assistance and the extent of U.S. assistance to or through such entities. The State Department and USAID may support entities that are providing aid to the vulnerable groups. (Sec. 7) The State Department shall report to Congress its efforts to implement this bill, as well as an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of prosecuting ISIS members.

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 10, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E40)
Mar 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 6, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 6, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4632-4638)
Jun 6, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
Jun 6, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4632-4633)
Jun 6, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4632-4633)
Jun 6, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2017
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 19, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 19, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 19, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6876-6879)
Oct 12, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 27, 2018
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9600-9604)
Nov 27, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 390.
Nov 27, 2018
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)
Nov 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-300.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 10, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E40)


  • March 29, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 29, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 6, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 6, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4632-4638)


  • June 6, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.


  • June 6, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4632-4633)


  • June 6, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4632-4633)


  • June 6, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2017
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • June 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 19, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 19, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 19, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.


  • October 11, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6876-6879)


  • October 12, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 27, 2018
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)


  • November 27, 2018
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9600-9604)


  • November 27, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 390.


  • November 27, 2018
    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9600-9601)


  • November 27, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 11, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 11, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-300.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (47)
David Schweikert (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Tim Murphy (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Trey Gowdy (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)David A. Trott (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationIraqMiddle EastRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligionSyriaTerrorismUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity