House Simple Resolution 854
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become a state party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 12, 2020
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
854
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and use its voice, vote, and influence to support the aims of the convention.
February 12, 2020
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02/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:21:27 PM