A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".

Summary

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom. Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and projected refugee crises. Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict. Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.

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Timeline

1. 20 June 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4363; text of measure as introduced: CR S4362-4363)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 June 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 28 June 2016

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.

   Source: Calendars

5. 28 June 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 28 June 2016

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 28 June 2016 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 20 June 2016 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 June 2016

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 June 2016

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 28 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 June 2016

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• John Reed · D · Sponsor
• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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