Public Law 115-300 · H.R. 390 · Became law

Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018

Official title: “To provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes who are members of religious and ethnic minority groups in Iraq and Syria, for accountability for perpetrators of these crimes, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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