House Concurrent Resolution 50
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 27, 2019
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
50
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This concurrent resolution (1) condemns the Houthi movement in Yemen for violence and humanitarian and other violations, (2) expresses concern about Iran's support for the Houthis, (3) urges parties in the Yemeni civil war to uphold a December 2018 ceasefire and withdrawal agreement, and (4) urges the U.S. government to support a peace process to end the civil war and humanitarian crisis.
June 27, 2019
07/17/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
06/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:51 PM