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US SR224

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Senate expresses grave concern over the humanitarian crisis affecting 2.2 million Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the suffering of hostages and their families

  • Gaza borders have been blocked since March 2, 2025, preventing entry of food, medicine, infant formula, fuel, and other humanitarian supplies

  • Approximately 10,000 children identified as suffering from acute malnutrition since January 2025; all 25 World Food Program-supported bakeries closed on March 31, 2025

  • Calls on the White House, State Department, and other U.S. agencies to use all diplomatic tools to secure hostage release, end the blockade on humanitarian aid, and achieve a durable end to the conflict

Legislative Description

A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations5/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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