Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the progress of peace and justice…

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the progress of peace and justice, accountability, and reconciliation in Sri Lanka after 26 years of a debilitating armed conflict, and support for inclusive development and a strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Sri Lanka.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 114th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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5 cosponsors · 2 D, 3 R

5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

Commends: (1) the people of Sri Lanka for their commitment to democracy, and (2) President Sirisena and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe for their commitment to peace and reconciliation for all Sri Lankans.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 8, 2016

Calls on the government of Sri Lanka to fulfill the commitments it has made to all communities, ethnicities, and religions and its commitments under United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/30/L.29.

Expresses support for:

Sri Lanka's continuing efforts to rid the country of land mines;
the normalization of the military presence of Sri Lanka;
the Sri Lankan government's efforts to provide a peace dividend to the people of Sri Lanka, including by advancing accountability, reconciliation, devolution of power, broad-based economic development, and further integrating the Sri Lankan economy into the global trading system; and
U.S. assistance in the development of Sri Lanka.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the progress of peace and justice, accountability, and reconciliation in Sri Lanka after 26 years of a debilitating armed conflict, and support for inclusive development and a strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Sri Lanka.

Latest action (Dec 8, 2016): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 8, 2016

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.