S.Res. 503 · 114th Congress
A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".
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Merkley16 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate without amendment · Jun 28, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom.
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and projected refugee crises.
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.
Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".
Latest action (Jun 28, 2016): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 20, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.