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HI SR178

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Strongly denounces Russia and President Vladimir Putin for targeting civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, making evacuation efforts more difficult

  • Urges United States Congress to increase material support to internally displaced persons in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries through monetary aid and supplies

  • Calls on the U.S. President and Congress to raise refugee admission and resettlement ceilings and increase funding to resettle more Ukrainian refugees in the United States

  • Notes that as of March 31, 2022, neighboring countries bore disproportionate refugee burdens, with Poland receiving 2,384,814 refugees, Romania 623,627, Moldova 390,187, Hungary 374,535, and Slovakia 292,039

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the President, congressional leadership, Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Governor, and all county Mayors

Legislative Description

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

Ukraine

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.

6/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2022

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