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- S.RES.250
S.RES.250: A resolution condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma's Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Condemns: (1) the violence and displacement inflicted on Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya civilians, and (2) the attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militant group. Calls for an immediate halt to all hostilities by Burmese authorities. Urges the government of Burma to allow access to the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar and delivery of field work and humanitarian aid. Calls on the government of Burma to implement the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5061)
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| Sept. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |