Acknowledging the role of the United States in El Salvador's civil war and urging increased United States support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and for humanitarian and development assistance for El Salvador.
The summary
What this bill does
This resolution urges the President to formally acknowledge U.S. involvement in the civil war in El Salvador from 1979-1992. The resolution also condemns the atrocities committed by all sides of the war and supports transitional justice for the victims.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jan 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Member of Congress · D-CA
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 118 |
| Bill Type | HRES |
| Bill Number | 19 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Introduced |
| Policy Area | International Affairs |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 10, 2023 |
| Latest Action | January 10, 2023 |
| Cosponsors | 0 · House vote — · 1 views |