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- H.RES.229
H.RES.229: Calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the ongoing violence and the systematic human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under President Bashar al-Assad's direction, as well as abuses committed by opposition forces. Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change. Calls on the United Nations Security Council, based on evidence that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been perpetrated in Syria, to refer the situation to the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) |