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H.Res. 591 (115th)

Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma.

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Introduced

26 October 2017

Last action

29 November 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

Subjects

Asylum, Defence

Source updated

23 January 2025

Asylum · Defence

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Summary

Denounces: (1) the ongoing violence perpetrated by the Burmese (Myanmar) government and military against the Rohingya, and (2) all violent actions taken by the Arkan Rohingya Salvation Army. Calls on: (1) the Burmese government to allow all members of the media, international aid groups, and a United Nations fact-finding mission unfettered access into and throughout the state of Rakhine in Burma; and (2) the international community to do everything possible to help Bangladesh continue to provide life-saving assistance to Rohingya refugees.

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Timeline

  1. 26 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 October 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 November 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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