Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 206
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law in current conflicts, particularly with its security partners.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 14, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 14, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
206
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
Indiana
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of international humanitarian law. The resolution encourages the United States to uphold international humanitarian law by refraining from use of sanctions that impede humanitarian action and ensuring compliance among security partners.

Text (2)
Actions (5)
07/15/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
07/15/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
06/25/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
05/14/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2834)
05/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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