H.Res. 763 (112th): Condemning the targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities in Syria and calling on the United States Government to prioritize the safety and security of these communities.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (16R, 3D) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
4 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Calls on all parties in the conflict in Syria to respect the human rights and religious freedom of Syrian citizens.
Calls:
(1) Secretary of State to predicate future discussions with all Syrian groups on their obligation to respect the rights of all Syrians, and
(2) for future aid to Syria to be preconditioned on the Syrian government's protection of religious minorities and human rights.
Calls on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to monitor the situation in Syria and offer policy recommendations on how to ensure the protection of religious freedom and human rights for all Syrians.

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