House Simple Resolution 741
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the rebuilding and resettlement of the Nineveh Plain, which is essential for preserving the homeland and heritage of Christian Assyrians (also known as Chaldean and Syriac), Yezidis and Shabaks.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
741
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Calls on the United States to work with the Iraqi government, local governments, and the international community to facilitate the safe return of displaced peoples to the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq.
February 16, 2018
02/16/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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