House Concurrent Resolution 62
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
62
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Condemns all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated by United Nations (U.N.) peacekeepers.
Urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the U.N. to use the voice and vote of the United States to: (1) confront the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation within the U.N., (2) establish a clear policy to hold troop-contributing countries accountable, and (3) assist the U.N. in providing victims justice.
Calls for other member states and troop-contributing countries to fully investigate allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers and to take appropriate actions to bring perpetrators to justice.
May 24, 2017
05/24/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/24/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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