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MI HR0308
Resolution
Status
9/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
Abdullah Hammoud
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AI Summary
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Urge the United States government to publicly and formally call for a solution to Yemen's humanitarian and political crisis.
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Condemn the fighting, war crimes, and human rights violations in Yemen, which has resulted in over 10,000 civilian casualties and forced mass displacement.
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Recognize that more than 24 million Yemeni people (80% of the population) need humanitarian assistance, with two-thirds of districts in pre-famine conditions.
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Call attention to Yemen's compounded crisis including COVID-19 spread, inadequate health facilities, and a Saudi-led naval and air blockade restricting food, fuel, and medicine.
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Direct transmission of the resolution 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 Government Operations
9/2/2020