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FL S1834

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Farmer

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns the April 4, 2017 chemical nerve agent attack by the Syrian military under direction of President Bashar al-Assad that killed more than 70 civilians in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
  • States that the Syrian government violated the Fourth Geneva Convention and targeted hospitals treating victims of the initial attack
  • Urges the President of the United States and Congress to take significant action to hold President Bashar al-Assad accountable for human rights violations and breaches of international agreements
  • Directs the Florida Senate to present a copy of this resolution to the U.S. President, President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Florida's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Chemical Attacks in Syria

Last Action

Died, not introduced

5/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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