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S.Res. 384 · 113th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

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  1. Senate Introduced Mar 13, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Apr 3, 2014

Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 3, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria.

Urges all parties to halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians.

Affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care on a non-political basis.

Urges all parties in Syria to allow for access to humanitarian aid throughout the Syrian Arab Republic.

Supports the full implementation of United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution 2139 calling for unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance to all Syrians.

Calls on the international community to assist the people of Syria in meeting basic needs, implement steps that prevent gender-based violence, and support neighboring countries and host communities that are supporting Syrian refugees.

Calls on international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer term development programs to address the protracted crisis in Syria.

Calls on the President to develop and submit to Congress a strategy for U.S. engagement in the Syrian humanitarian crisis.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

Latest action (Apr 3, 2014): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 13, 2014

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  1. Senate Introduced Mar 13, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Apr 3, 2014

No recorded floor vote found.