House Simple Resolution 1196
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Calling for an end to escalating violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, for each side to return to the peace process, and for external parties to cease their support for and interference in the conflict.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 16, 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
1196
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on leaders in Azerbaijan and Armenia to de-escalate the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region also known as Artsakh, and urges external parties to refrain from participation in the conflict. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for efforts to secure an agreement to cease military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh.
October 16, 2020
11/09/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
10/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:25 PM