Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR158

Introduced
3/11/22  

Caption

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

Impact

The resolution calls on the United States Congress to take concrete measures in response to the emergent refugee crisis created by the conflict. Specifically, it urges increasing the refugee limits for the U.S. and enhancing funding to support Ukrainian refugees and those in surrounding regions providing refuge. It advocates for a stronger commitment by the U.S. government in terms of both financial aid and material support towards addressing the needs of refugees, internal displacement, and housing necessities as the conflict continues.

Summary

HCR158 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the state of Hawaii, addressing the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The resolution is a formal denunciation of Russia's aggressions, particularly aimed at the targeting of civilians and the destruction of critical infrastructure. As the conflict has led to massive displacement, the resolution highlights the staggering number of at least two million Ukrainians who have fled their homes due to the ongoing violence and humanitarian deterioration, urging immediate action to support those affected by the crisis.

Contention

Although the resolution makes a strong appeal for humanitarian relief, it comes amid a complex geopolitical situation where responses to such crises can have wide-ranging implications. Notably, discussions around refugee admissions often stir debate, particularly regarding domestic capacity and security concerns. Supporters of HCR158 argue that helping Ukrainian refugees is a moral imperative, while others may raise concerns about the logistics and long-term implications of increasing refugee intake, thus revealing a divide in public opinion and legislative priorities.

Companion Bills

HI HR158

Same As Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

HI SCR185

Same As Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR22

Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.

HI SR14

Urging The President Of The United States To Promptly Reinstate Funding For The United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East To Support Its Lifesaving And Critical Humanitarian Assistance Programs To Palestinian Refugees.

HI HCR36

Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.

HI HR25

Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.

HI HCR202

Urging The United States Congress To Support The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act.

HI HCR157

Urging The United States And The State To Recognize And Address The Air Transportation Crisis On Molokai And Lna`i.

HI HCR29

Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.

HI HCR215

Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.

HI SCR156

Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.

HI SR133

Urging Congress To Take Immediate And Decisive Action To Support Middle- And Lower-income Households In America.

Similar Bills

HI SCR185

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

HI SR178

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

HI HR158

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

US HR16

This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people.

US HR154

Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

MI HR0049

A resolution to honor the courage of the Ukrainian people.

US SR72

A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

NJ AR183

Declares support for Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees residing in NJ; expresses solidarity with its citizens; urges federal government to continue providing support for Ukraine and funds for refugee programs.