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- H.RES.1398
H.RES.1398: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continued gross violations of political, civil, and human rights of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, calling on the Government of Syria to immediately and unconditional
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Condemns: (1) the gross violations of the political, civil, and human rights of the Syrian people by the government of the Syrian Arab Republic; and (2) the arrest and unjust conviction and imprisonment of prisoners of conscience. Calls on the government of Syria to end the torture and mistreatment of prisoners and to lift the state of emergency that has been imposed for over 44 years. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |