H.Res. 742 (112th): Condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Introduced:
Jul 26, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA37]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 26, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 26, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 26, 2012
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4D, 2R) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Jul 26, 2012.
5 pages

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7/26/2012--Introduced.
Condemns Russia for:
(1) supporting the criminal regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria,
(2) transferring weapons to the Assad regime, and
(3) opposing resolutions from the U.N. Security Council regarding Syria. Concludes that Russian actions have:
(1) enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities; and
(2) undermined U.S. national security interests, as well as the stability of the entire Middle East. Urges Russia to:
(1) end weapons transfers to the Assad regime;
(2) call on the Assad regime to end all violence against civilians;
(3) support international sanctions against Syria; and
(4) support a peaceful transition of Syrian government leadership, starting with the early departure of Bashar al-Assad.

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