Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 243
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia's human rights practices in Yemen pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 10, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 10, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 10, 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
243
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
Connecticut
Republican
Indiana
Democrat
New Hampshire
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to the Senate a statement including (1) information on alleged Saudi Arabian human rights violations in Yemen; (2) a description of U.S. government steps to promote human rights as part of Saudi Arabia's activities in Yemen; (3) an assessment of whether security assistance to Saudi Arabia should be continued; and (4) other specified information related to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Israel.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/10/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3293-3294)
06/10/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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