Markup: H. Res. 374, H. Res. 650, H. Con. Res. 129, S. 284, and S. 1252
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Legislation
H. Res. 374
H. Res. 374, Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Singaporean independence and reaffirming Singapore’s close partnership with the United States.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute was offered by Mr. Engel and agreed to by voice vote.
H. Res. 650
H. Res. 650, Providing for the safety and security of the Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya in Iraq and awaiting resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and permitting use of their own assets to assist in their resettlement.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Engel and agreed to by voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 129
H. Con. Res. 129, Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs.
An amendment was offered by Ms. Ros-Lehtinen and agreed to by voice vote.
S. 284, Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
S. 284, A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes.
S. 1252, Global Food Security Act of 2016
S. 1252, A bill to authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.