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H.Res. 520 (113th)

Calling for an end to attacks on Syrian civilians and expanded humanitarian access.

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Introduced

14 March 2014

Last action

30 April 2014 · Reported

Status

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]

Subjects

Asylum

Source updated

28 April 2025

Asylum

Summary

Condemns all parties' attacks on civilians in Syria. Calls for the United Nations (U.N.)-monitored implementation of the provisions of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2139 to allow unhindered humanitarian access to people in need throughout Syria. Urges the Administration and U.S. allies to formally withdraw their recognition of Bashar al-Assad's regime unless the Assad regime and its supporting militias discontinue their grave human rights abuses. Calls upon the U.N. Security Council to suspend Syria's General Assembly membership until the Assad regime has ceased attacks upon civilians and granted access for deliveries of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria. Commends regional governments and communities for continuing to host Syrian refuges. Calls upon the Assad regime, the Syrian opposition, the Administration, and the U.N. to improve their support for the Syrian-American community as they work to aid the Syrian people. Calls on the international community to implement steps to mitigate risks and prevent gender-based violence against refugee and displaced women and girls. Urges international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer-term development programs through a comprehensive strategy to address the protracted Syrian crisis. Calls on the President to submit a strategy to Congress for U.S. engagement in the Syria crisis, with a specific focus on humanitarian assistance and protecting human rights.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 April 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 April 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 April 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

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