This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) targeting or destroying cultural property in the absence of imperative military necessity violates the law of armed conflict and is counter to U.S. values, (2) the United States is committed to following the law of armed conflict and the international agreements to which it is a party, and (3) the President should not threaten or order the commission of war crimes or other violations of the law of armed conflict.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Historical and cultural resourcesMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Supporting the commitment of the United States to lawfully protect international cultural sites.
USA116th CongressHRES-795| House
| Updated: 1/14/2020
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) targeting or destroying cultural property in the absence of imperative military necessity violates the law of armed conflict and is counter to U.S. values, (2) the United States is committed to following the law of armed conflict and the international agreements to which it is a party, and (3) the President should not threaten or order the commission of war crimes or other violations of the law of armed conflict.
Historical and cultural resourcesMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity