A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the terrorist group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Summary

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world and providing relief to minority groups facing persecution. Calls on the Department of State to work with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, and other key stakeholders for those seeking safety and protection from religious persecution in Iraq. Requests the addition of a Special Representative for Religious Minorities to be included in Iraq's government. Urges the President to ensure timely visa processing for Iraq's minority groups fleeing religious persecution.

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Timeline

1. 30 July 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5141)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 July 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 September 2014

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878; text as passed Senate: CR S5878)

   Source: Floor

4. 18 September 2014

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5878; text as passed Senate: CR S5878)

   Source: Floor

5. 18 September 2014

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.

   Source: Calendars

6. 18 September 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 September 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 18 September 2014 · Official file
• Agreed to Senate · 18 September 2014 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 30 July 2014 · Official file

Documents

8 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 July 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 July 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 July 2014

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Sponsors

• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• John Boozman · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Mike Crapo · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Deb Fischer · R · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• John Hoeven · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Mike Lee · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Jerry Moran · R · Sponsor
• James Risch · R · Sponsor
• Ron Johnson · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• John Thune · R · Sponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
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