S.Res. 465 · 117th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should prioritize within the…
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should prioritize within the Government and emphasize with allies the need to provide continued support to, and maintain legal pathways for the emigration out of Afghanistan of, individuals who do not wish to be governed by the Taliban.
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This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that the Department of State should lead a coordinated effort to
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Dec 2, 2021
This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that the Department of State should lead a coordinated effort to
- extract U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents from Afghanistan,
- support Afghan citizens in their efforts to safely leave Afghanistan, and
- maintain open lines of contact and help with individuals remaining in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
The resolution urges the United States to work with the United Nations (U.N.) to establish humanitarian corridors from and to countries bordering Afghanistan and work with such countries to ensure the efficient and safe reception and processing of Afghan refugees.
The resolution urges the U.N. to appoint an independent, nongovernmental human rights monitor, who should
- have continued free access throughout Afghanistan to ensure the Taliban is not brutalizing individuals and families living in Afghanistan, and
- report to the U.N. Security Council in an ongoing fashion on the human rights and humanitarian situation on the ground in Afghanistan.
The resolution urges the United States to convene a high-level summit to identify and consult with countries willing and able to receive Afghan refugees.
Finally, the resolution discourages the U.S. government from engaging with the Taliban in any way that would grant the Taliban benefits typically afforded to legitimate governments or would otherwise legitimize the Taliban.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should prioritize within the Government and emphasize with allies the need to provide continued support to, and maintain legal pathways for the emigration out of Afghanistan of, individuals who do not wish to be governed by the Taliban.
Latest action (Dec 2, 2021): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8913)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 2, 2021
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No recorded floor vote found.