[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 231 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 231

   Urging that the United States, the Government of Iraq, and other 
responsible actors ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for 
                 the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 15, 2011

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself and Mr. Sherman) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Urging that the United States, the Government of Iraq, and other 
responsible actors ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for 
                 the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.

Whereas the United States Embassy Statement on Transfer of Security 
        Responsibility for Camp Ashraf of December 28, 2008, states that, ``The 
        Government of Iraq has provided the US Government written assurances of 
        humane treatment of the Camp Ashraf residents in accordance with Iraq's 
        Constitution, laws and international obligations.'';
Whereas, on April 8, 2011, Iraqi forces initiated the use of force against 
        residents of Camp Ashraf, resulting in the death of a number of Camp 
        Ashraf residents and the wounding of many others;
Whereas reports emerged regarding the continuous harassment of, and denial of 
        medical assistance and other vital services to Ashraf residents by Iraqi 
        security forces;
Whereas previously, on July 28, 2009, Iraqi forces had initiated the use of 
        force against residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq, resulting in the death 
        of a number of Camp Ashraf residents and the wounding of many others; 
        and
Whereas the Government of Iraq has a responsibility to uphold the assurances 
        provided to the United States Government regarding the humane treatment 
        of the residents of Ashraf in accordance with Iraq's Constitution, laws, 
        and international obligations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) urges the Government of Iraq to uphold its commitment 
        to the United States to ensure the continued well-being of 
        those living in Camp Ashraf and prevent their involuntary 
        return to Iran in accordance with United States Embassy 
        Statement on Transfer of Security Responsibility for Camp 
        Ashraf of December 28, 2008; and
            (2) calls upon the President to take all necessary and 
        appropriate steps to support the commitments of the United 
        States to ensure the physical security and protection of Camp 
        Ashraf residents.
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