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H.Res. 711 (111th)

Calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of its civilian internally displaced Tamil population currently living in government-run camps by working with the United Nations and the international community to implement a process of release and resettlement of such internally displaced persons (IDPs), and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources throughout the process.

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Introduced

31 July 2009

Last action

4 November 2009 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

Subjects

Asylum, Housing

Source updated

7 April 2025

Asylum · Housing

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Summary

Urges the Sri Lankan government to guarantee the safety and release of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in camps and to ensure the rights of these refugees in the reestablishment of their homes and properties. Calls on the Sri Lankan government to turn the operation of the camps over to civilian authorities and allow international agencies and independent nongovernmental organizations to assist in the care of the IDPs. Urges the Tamil people to continue to be patient while the government reestablishes normalcy and urges the Sri Lankan government to move forward in creating political reforms that will resolve the political concerns of the Tamil people.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 711.

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12252-12254)

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 November 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 November 2009

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 854). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12252)

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 November 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 854).(text: CR 11/3/2009 H12252)

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12335-12336)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 4 November 2009

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