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H.RES.444

H.RES.444: Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

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About This Bill

Introduced June 14, 2019
Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 2019
See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.

Bill Sponsor

Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

74 (71 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - Sept. 24, 2019
Introduced in House - June 14, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution reaffirms the bipartisan commitment to promoting the safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and persons displaced by war, persecution and violence. It also calls upon the Department of State and the Ambassador to the United Nations to continue supporting robust funding for refugee protection and humanitarian response overseas and resettlement in the United States.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 3 statements associated with H.RES.444.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 24, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7886-7887)
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7888)
Sept. 24, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 24, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 24, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 444.
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 24, 2019	Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
June 28, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
June 20, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
June 20, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 20, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 14, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 14, 2019	Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)

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