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H.Res. 459 (114th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.

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Introduced

1 October 2015

Last action

3 November 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]

Subjects

Asylum

Source updated

3 January 2025

Asylum

Summary

Recognizes that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide, and encourages other nations to recognize the ongoing genocide. Encourages the Administration to offer safety to Christians fleeing genocide by offering them priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 1 October 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 October 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 October 2015

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6781-6782)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 October 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 3 November 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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