OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_590.
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 2023-07-13.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The US should publicly declare that prosecuting human rights violations and war crimes is a basic requirement of justice.
- The US President should work to establish an international justice mechanism for Syria.
- The US will support fair trials and collect evidence related to war crimes in Syria.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.