A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

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Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria. Urges all parties to halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care on a non-political basis. Urges all parties in Syria to allow for access to humanitarian aid throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. Supports the full implementation of United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution 2139 calling for unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance to all Syrians. Calls on the international community to assist the people of Syria in meeting basic needs, implement steps that prevent gender-based violence, and support neighboring countries and host communities that are supporting Syrian refugees. Calls on international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer term development programs to address the protracted crisis in Syria. Calls on the President to develop and submit to Congress a strategy for U.S. engagement in the Syrian humanitarian crisis.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 April 2014

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 April 2014

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 April 2014

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 2 April 2014

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 March 2014

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