Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 20, would express the opinion of Congress that the global use of children in armed conflict is unacceptable. It calls for the international community to find solutions to end this practice.
The resolution affects individuals involved in international affairs and the broader international community by stating a congressional view on child soldiers. It highlights existing international agreements and the prevalence of child soldiers worldwide.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 13, 2009, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective, but it expresses the sense of both the House and the Senate.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.
Timeline
13 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 20 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 20, would express the opinion of Congress that the global use of children in armed conflict is unacceptable. It calls for the international community to find solutions to end this practice. The resolution affects individuals involved in international affairs and the broader international community by stating a congressional view on child soldiers. It highlights existing international agreements and the prevalence of child soldiers worldwide. Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 13, 2009, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective, but it expresses the sense of both the House and the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 20 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 20. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 20?
- H.Con.Res. 20 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 20?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (13 Jan 2009).
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