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Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans.

USA116th CongressHRES-442| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution acknowledges the 10th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka. It expresses condolences to all those affected, honors the memory of those who died, and reaffirms solidarity with the Sri Lankan people in their search for reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

International Affairs

AsiaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary operations and strategyPolitical parties and affiliationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSri LankaUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans.

USA116th CongressHRES-442| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
This resolution acknowledges the 10th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka. It expresses condolences to all those affected, honors the memory of those who died, and reaffirms solidarity with the Sri Lankan people in their search for reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.


  • July 17, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 17, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary operations and strategyPolitical parties and affiliationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSri LankaUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity