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US Support for El Salvador: Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution acknowledges the United States' role in El Salvador's civil war and urges increased support for civil society, human rights protections, and humanitarian and development assistance. This aims to help Salvadorans rebuild their country after years of conflict and improve living conditions, including for deportees and refugees.
Key points
Urges the U.S. President to formally acknowledge the United States' involvement in the Salvadoran civil war (1979-1992).
Condemns atrocities committed by all sides of the war and supports transitional justice for victims to access truth, justice, and redress.
Calls on the administration to increase investments in education, violence and gang prevention, human rights protection, job creation, and strengthening civil society and the judicial system in El Salvador.
Supports the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans in the U.S. and urges Congress to grant longer-term protections and a pathway to citizenship for TPS beneficiaries.
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Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
Print number: HRES 19
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2023-01-10