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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 683

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL) as it expands its control over areas in northwestern Iraq.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Aug 1, 2014)

Condemns the religious bigotry, property destruction, and violent attacks on and intimidation of innocent Iraqi civilians by armed extremists.

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, the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Refugees, and other key stakeholders to help secure safe havens for those claiming amnesty in Iraq.

Calls on the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to document human rights abuses against Iraqi civilians and develop a plan to facilitate safe humanitarian access to potable water, health care, fuel, electricity, and basic security for the most vulnerable civilian populations.

Calls upon the government of Iraq to protect the safety and constitutional rights of all Iraqi citizens.

Requests the addition of a Special Representative for Religious Minorities to be included in Prime Minister al-Maliki's newly reconstructed government.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitments to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world and providing relief to minority groups facing persecution.

What just happenedAug 1, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51](D-CA)Sponsor
61 cosponsors28 D33 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseAug 1, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2014
  1. Aug 1, 2014FloorH38310

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

  2. Aug 1, 2014FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. Aug 1, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. Aug 1, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7236-7237; text of measure as introduced: CR H7236-7237)

  5. Aug 1, 2014FloorH30200

    Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  6. Aug 1, 2014DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  7. Aug 1, 2014Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  8. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  11. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedAug 1, 201436

Condemns the religious bigotry, property destruction, and violent attacks on and intimidation of innocent Iraqi civilians by armed extremists.

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, the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Refugees, and other key stakeholders to help secure safe havens for those claiming amnesty in Iraq.

Calls on the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to document human rights abuses against Iraqi civilians and develop a plan to facilitate safe humanitarian access to potable water, health care, fuel, electricity, and basic security for the most vulnerable civilian populations.

Calls upon the government of Iraq to protect the safety and constitutional rights of all Iraqi citizens.

Requests the addition of a Special Representative for Religious Minorities to be included in Prime Minister al-Maliki's newly reconstructed government.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitments to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world and providing relief to minority groups facing persecution.

Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2014

Reaffirms the commitments of the House of Representatives 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 central government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Refugees, and other key stakeholders to help secure safe havens for those claiming amnesty in Iraq.

Requests the addition of a Special Representative for Religious Minorities to be included in Prime Minister al-Maliki's newly reconstructed government.