Senate Simple Resolution 409
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution requesting information on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 6, 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
409
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution requires the Department of State to transmit a statement on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria. The resolution calls for specific elements to be included in the statement, including a description of the steps that the United States has taken to promote human rights in Turkey and an assessment of the extent to which security assistance to Turkey should be continued.
November 6, 2019
11/06/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6451)
11/06/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:37 AM