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S.RES.310: A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and those c
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities. Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in these crimes. Calls on the government of Iraq and the governments of other countries to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes. Defines "complicit'' as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 16, 2015 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8732)
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| Dec. 16, 2015 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8730-8732)
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| Nov. 17, 2015 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297.
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| Nov. 17, 2015 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.
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| Nov. 9, 2015 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7862)
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| Nov. 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) |