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US supports justice and peace in Sri Lanka after the war

This US House of Representatives resolution marks the 12th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka and honors those who died. It expresses support for efforts towards justice, accountability, reconciliation, and reconstruction to ensure a lasting peaceful solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
Key points
The US recognizes the need for accountability for war crimes and human rights violations committed during the conflict.
The resolution urges the protection of political rights for minorities and working towards a permanent political solution.
The US recommends exploring prosecutions for serious crimes and supports international accountability mechanisms.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_413
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing 12 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_413.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US recognizes the need for accountability for war crimes and human rights violations committed during the conflict.
  • The resolution urges the protection of political rights for minorities and working towards a permanent political solution.
  • The US recommends exploring prosecutions for serious crimes and supports international accountability mechanisms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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