Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.

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Bill Number

HRES 459

Introduced

Oct 1, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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Topics

Crime victims Immigration status and procedures International Affairs Middle East Racial and ethnic relations Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Summary

Recognizes that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide, and encourages other nations to recognize the ongoing genocide.

Encourages the Administration to offer safety to Christians fleeing genocide by offering them priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the United States.

Actions

Nov 3, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Oct 1, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 1, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6781-6782)
Oct 1, 2015

Introduced in House

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