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A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.

USA116th CongressSRES-682| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.

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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 22, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Dec 22, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)
Dec 22, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Dec 22, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 22, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.


  • December 22, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)


  • December 22, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.


  • December 22, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)

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A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.

USA116th CongressSRES-682| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2020
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 22, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Dec 22, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)
Dec 22, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Dec 22, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 22, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.


  • December 22, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)


  • December 22, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.


  • December 22, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic performance and conditionsFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsLebanonMiddle EastSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status