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H.RES.577: To honor the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its role as a protector of the world's refugees, to celebrate UNHCR's 50th anniversary, and to praise the High Commissioner Sadako Ogata for her work with UNHCR for the past ten years.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2000
- Latest Major Action Oct. 10, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes and honors the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.Expresses support for the continued efforts of UNHCR, for international protection for the victims of persecution and human rights violations, and for the achievement of durable solutions for refugees.Calls on the international community to work together with UNHCR in efforts to: (1) ensure that host countries uphold...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 577.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 14, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio) |