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S.RES.530: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the terrorist group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 30, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (13 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world. Calls on the Department of State to work with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, and other key stakeholders to address the plight of Iraqi minority groups seeking protection from persecution in Iraq. Requests the government of Iraq to prioritize the issue of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Passed the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878; text as passed Senate: CR S5878) |
| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| July 30, 2014 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5141)
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| July 30, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |