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US SRes224
US SRes224A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
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Introduced
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
AI Summary
This resolution expresses grave concern about the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the acute hunger and malnutrition affecting approximately 2.2 million people. The resolution notes that since January 2025, around 10,000 children have been identified as suffering from acute malnutrition, and the borders of Gaza have been blocked since March 2, 2025, preventing the entry of essential supplies like food, medicine, and fuel. The document emphasizes that all 25 World Food Program-supported bakeries in Gaza have closed, and food rations have been exhausted, with the World Food Program's Executive Director Cindy McCain stating that people are starving. The resolution calls on the White House, Department of State, and other U.S. government agencies to urgently use diplomatic tools to secure the release of hostages, end the blockade on humanitarian aid, and work towards a sustainable resolution to the conflict in Gaza, while also highlighting the disproportionate impact of food insecurity on women and the near-total collapse of the health system in the region.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (46)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901) (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/224/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres224/BILLS-119sres224is.pdf |
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