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- S.RES.195
S.RES.195: A resolution recognizing June 20, 2017, as "World Refugee Day".
About This Bill
- Introduced June 20, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 20, 2017
Bill Summary
Reaffirms: (1) the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day. Recognizes: (1) individuals who have risked their lives to provide life-saving assistance and protection for people displaced by conflict, and (2) the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership. Calls upon the U.S. government to: ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3652-3653; text of measure as introduced: CR S3653-3654)
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| June 20, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |