H.Res. 346: Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

114th Congress · introduced 2015-06-25 · International Affairs · Latest: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Where it came from: introduced 2015-06-25 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

Plain summary

Condemns: (1) the Assad regime for its atrocities against the Syrian people, including its weaponized use of chlorine; and (2) the use of any toxic chemical, including chlorine, as a weapon in Syria. Maintains that: (1) those who have engaged in such unlawful actions should be held accountable by the international community and urges the President to report to Congress on the use of chemical weapons, including chlorine, in Syria; and (2) no party in Syria should use, develop, acquire, or transfer chemical weapons, including weapons employing chlorine. Calls on the Administration to: (1) continue offering material support to programs and individuals collecting evidence of the use of chemical weapons inside of Syria, and (2) facilitate the future transfer of such evidence for use in prosecuting those responsible. Urges the international community to establish a comprehensive strategy regarding Syria which may include establishing a no-fly zone in Syria.

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Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · 41 cosponsors

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Brad Sherman (D-CA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Andy Barr (R-KY), Julia Brownley (D-CA), David Schweikert (R-AZ), Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Scott H. Peters (D-CA), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), David Rouzer (R-NC), James A. Himes (D-CT)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114hres346.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/hres>

Record fed-us-cong114-hres346 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114