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- H.RES.549
H.RES.549: Calling for democratic change in Syria.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2012
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Condemns the ongoing and systematic human rights violations conducted by Syrian authorities. Maintains that Bashar al-Assad has lost all claims to legitimacy and calls upon him to step down from power. Condemns the governments of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for providing military and security equipment to the government of Syria which has been used to repress peaceful demonstrations. Commends the League of Arab...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
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| Feb. 15, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) |