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S.Res. 505 (118th)

A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.

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Introduced

14 December 2023

Last action

7 May 2024 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

Sponsors

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

This resolution condemns the use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution also (1) calls on the international community to prioritize the elimination of gender-based violence in conflict settings, and (2) demands accountability for the perpetrators of rape as a weapon of war.

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Timeline

  1. 14 December 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6001)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 December 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 April 2024

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 May 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 7 May 2024

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 May 2024

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

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