House Simple Resolution 444
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.
Active
Passed House on Sep 24, 2019
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
444
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
checkPassed on September 24, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7886-7887)
Summary
This resolution reaffirms the bipartisan commitment to promoting the safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and persons displaced by war, persecution and violence. It also calls upon the Department of State and the Ambassador to the United Nations to continue supporting robust funding for refugee protection and humanitarian response overseas and resettlement in the United States.
09/24/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/24/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7886-7887)
09/24/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7886-7887)
09/24/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 444.
09/24/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7888)
09/24/2019
Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
06/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
06/20/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
06/20/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/20/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/14/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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