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H.Res. 577 (106th)

To honor the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its role as a protector of the world's refugees, to celebrate UNHCR's 50th anniversary, and to praise the High Commissioner Sadako Ogata for her work with UNHCR for the past ten years.

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Introduced

14 September 2000

Last action

10 October 2000 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]

Subjects

Asylum

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Asylum

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Summary

Recognizes and honors the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Expresses support for the continued efforts of UNHCR, international protection for the victims of persecution and human rights abuse, and durable solutions for refugees. Calls on the international community to work together with UNHCR in efforts to: (1) ensure that host countries uphold humanitarian and human rights principles for refugees; (2) lessen the impact of refugees on host countries; and (3) promote the safe voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement of refugees.

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Timeline

  1. 14 September 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 September 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1497)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 September 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 September 2000

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 September 2000

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 October 2000

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 October 2000

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 October 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 October 2000

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9592)

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 October 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9592)

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 October 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 577.

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 October 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9592-9593)

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 October 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 10 October 2000

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 10 October 2000

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    Introduced in House · EN · 14 September 2000

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