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MI HR0304

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Abdullah Hammoud

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States government to publicly and formally call for a solution to Yemen's ongoing conflict that has devastated the country since early 2015.

  • Condemns fighting and war crimes in Yemen, which has resulted in over 10,000 civilian casualties, numerous human rights violations, and more than 2 million internally displaced persons.

  • Highlights the humanitarian crisis affecting over 20 million Yemenis in need of assistance, with approximately 8 million experiencing severe food insecurity and a significant cholera outbreak ongoing.

  • States that vital resources including food, water, and medical supplies have been blocked by warring parties, preventing treatment of treatable diseases and causing widespread suffering.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Secretary of State, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the United States government to publicly and formally call for a solution to Yemen’s current crisis, condemn the fighting and war crimes, and recognize the suffering of the Yemeni people and their need for humanitarian aid.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Military And Veterans Affairs

4/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Military And Veterans Affairs4/12/2018

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