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.

Bill: 113-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2014-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Mental health
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex offenses
Syria
United Nations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: 
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.

action_date: 2014-04-02
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
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.

action_date: 2014-04-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)
action_date: 2014-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2166)
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1661-1662)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1662)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate