HR885: Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
Plain-language summary
This bill expresses Congress's official disapproval of Hamas's practice of using civilians as human shields during conflicts. Using human shields means placing civilians in harm's way to protect military targets or personnel. The bill states this practice violates international humanitarian law, which are worldwide rules meant to protect people during wars. Congress is condemning this behavior as a serious violation of civilian rights and dignity. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for debate.
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Brian Fitzpatrick
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Jared Moskowitz
Mike Gallagher
Brad Sherman
Don Bacon
Josh Gottheimer