A resolution urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.

Bill: 114-sres-361
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-02-03
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Europe

Foreign aid and international relief

Germany

International organizations and cooperation

Kuwait

Middle East

Norway

Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Syria

United Kingdom
Latest action: action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-02-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Commends the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts and financial commitments to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria.</p> <p> Encourages the international community to act with urgency to: (1) alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region, and (2) support the upcoming Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance. </p> <p>Urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.</p>

action_date: 2016-02-10
action_desc: Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
text: <p>Commends the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts and financial commitments to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria.</p> <p> Encourages the international community to act with urgency to: (1) alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region, and (2) support efforts undertaken as a result of the fourth Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance. </p> <p>Urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 361 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2016 Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Perdue , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Udall , Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.

Whereas the conflict in Syria, which is in its fifth year, has taken the lives of over 250,000 Syrians and displaced millions more; Whereas the humanitarian needs for Syria are overwhelming and require a sustained, tangible response from the entire international community to ensure that the short- and long-term needs of the Syrian people are addressed; Whereas, as the short- and long-term needs of the Syrian people increase, the availability of basic services for the almost 4,600,000 Syrians sheltering in Jordan, Lebanon, and other neighboring countries, which are already under severe strain, is diminishing; Whereas addressing the humanitarian situation in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries is an essential component to providing stability to the region; Whereas the Government of Kuwait, notably, hosted pledging conferences in 2013, 2014, and 2015 to raise funds for United Nations humanitarian appeals for Syria; Whereas the pledges to previous United Nations humanitarian appeals for Syria have failed to meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian crisis, as determined by the United Nations; Whereas not all pledges are fully converted into donations, further adding to the difficulty in meeting the humanitarian needs of Syria; Whereas, on February 4, 2016, the Governments of the United Kingdom, Germany, Kuwait, and Norway will host a fourth Syria conference in London to raise funds and support for the United Nations humanitarian appeal for Syria; Whereas the fourth Syria conference aims to significantly increase funding— (1) to address the immediate and long-term needs of individuals affected by the Syrian conflict; and (2) to maintain pressure on parties to the conflict to protect civilians affected by the conflict; Whereas, as of February 2016, the United States is the largest single humanitarian donor to the Syrian crisis and has given over $4,500,000,000 in humanitarian relief for Syria; and Whereas the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway are allies of the United States and have demonstrated commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Governments of the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria, including the substantial financial commitments made by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway; (2) encourages the international community to act with urgency— (A) to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region; and (B) to support the upcoming Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance; and (3) urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the short- and long-term humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.

tv_txt: III Calendar No. 367 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 361 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2016 Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Perdue , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Udall , Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations February 10, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , with amendments Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.

Whereas the conflict in Syria, which is in its fifth year, has taken the lives of over 250,000 Syrians and displaced millions more; Whereas the humanitarian needs for Syria are overwhelming and require a sustained, tangible response from the entire international community to ensure that the short- and long-term needs of the Syrian people are addressed; Whereas, as the short- and long-term needs of the Syrian people increase, the availability of basic services for the almost 4,600,000 Syrians sheltering in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, and other neighboring countries, which are already under severe strain, is diminishing; Whereas addressing the humanitarian situation in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries is an essential component to providing stability to the region; Whereas the Government of Kuwait, notably, hosted pledging conferences in 2013, 2014, and 2015 to raise funds for United Nations humanitarian appeals for Syria; Whereas the pledges to previous United Nations humanitarian appeals for Syria have failed to meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian crisis, as determined by the United Nations; Whereas not all pledges are fully converted into donations, further adding to the difficulty in meeting the humanitarian needs of Syria; Whereas, on February 4, 2016, the Governments of the United Kingdom, Germany, Kuwait, and Norway will host hosted a fourth Syria conference in London to raise funds and support for the United Nations humanitarian appeal for Syria; Whereas the fourth Syria conference aims aimed to significantly increase funding— (1) to address the immediate and long-term needs of individuals affected by the Syrian conflict; and (2) to maintain pressure on parties to the conflict to protect civilians affected by the conflict; Whereas, as of February 2016, the United States is the largest single humanitarian donor to the Syrian crisis and has given over $4,500,000,000 in humanitarian relief for Syria; and Whereas the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway are allies of the United States and have demonstrated commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Governments of the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria, including the substantial financial commitments made by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway; (2) encourages the international community to act with urgency— (A) to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region; and (B) to support the upcoming efforts undertaken as a result of the fourth Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance; and (3) urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the short- and long-term humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.

February 10, 2016 Reported with amendments