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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.

USA115th CongressSRES-114| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2017
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (7)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an urgent and comprehensive international diplomatic effort is necessary to address obstacles in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen that are preventing humanitarian aid from being delivered; and (2) the contributions of U.S. charities, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and businesses have an important role in addressing humanitarian crises. Calls for the United States to: (1) encourage other governments to join in providing the resources necessary to address the humanitarian crises in those countries, and (2) work with international partners to support efforts to hold accountable those responsible for deliberate restrictions on humanitarian access in those countries. Calls for parties to the conflicts in those countries to: (1) allow and facilitate passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, and (2) respect and protect humanitarian and medical relief personnel and objects.

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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2368-2369)
May 25, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 5, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
Sep 26, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)
Sep 26, 2017
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6143)
Sep 26, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143-6144)
Sep 26, 2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2368-2369)


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 5, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.


  • September 26, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)


  • September 26, 2017
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6143)


  • September 26, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143-6144)


  • September 26, 2017
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)

International Affairs

AfricaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary personnel and dependentsNigeriaSomaliaSouth SudanUnited KingdomWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityYemen

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.

USA115th CongressSRES-114| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2017
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an urgent and comprehensive international diplomatic effort is necessary to address obstacles in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen that are preventing humanitarian aid from being delivered; and (2) the contributions of U.S. charities, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and businesses have an important role in addressing humanitarian crises. Calls for the United States to: (1) encourage other governments to join in providing the resources necessary to address the humanitarian crises in those countries, and (2) work with international partners to support efforts to hold accountable those responsible for deliberate restrictions on humanitarian access in those countries. Calls for parties to the conflicts in those countries to: (1) allow and facilitate passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, and (2) respect and protect humanitarian and medical relief personnel and objects.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2368-2369)
May 25, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 5, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.
Sep 26, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)
Sep 26, 2017
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6143)
Sep 26, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143-6144)
Sep 26, 2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2368-2369)


  • May 25, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 5, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.


  • September 26, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)


  • September 26, 2017
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6143)


  • September 26, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6143-6144)


  • September 26, 2017
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/27/2017 S6191)
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (7)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary personnel and dependentsNigeriaSomaliaSouth SudanUnited KingdomWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityYemen