A resolution expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar's efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Bill: 117-sres-390
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2021-09-28
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan

Alliances

Asia

Congressional tributes

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Emergency planning and evacuation

Middle East

Military operations and strategy

Qatar

Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Latest action: action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2737; text: 09/28/2021 CR S6744)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-09-28
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution expresses gratitude to Qatar for its support for Operation Allies Refuge, which evacuated U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, allies, and partners from Afghanistan.</p>

action_date: 2022-05-24
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p>This resolution expresses gratitude to Qatar for its support for Operation Allies Refuge, which evacuated U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, allies, and partners from Afghanistan.</p>

action_date: 2022-05-26
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution expresses gratitude to Qatar for its support for Operation Allies Refuge, which evacuated U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, allies, and partners from Afghanistan.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Young , Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations May 24, 2022 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment May 26, 2022 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.

tv_txt: III Calendar No. 376 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Young , Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations May 24, 2022 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.

May 24, 2022 Reported without amendment