S.Res. 505 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.

Active· Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
Introduced
Dec 14, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution condemns the use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution also (1) calls on the international community to prioritize the elimination of gender-based violence in conflict settings, and (2) demands accountability for the perpetrators of rape as a weapon of war.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  2. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  3. MAY 07, 2024Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

  4. APR 16, 2024Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. DEC 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  6. DEC 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6001)

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 8, 2024

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Apr 16, 2024

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Dec 14, 2023

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