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Hawaii House Bill HR158

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR158

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 urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to increase support for Ukrainian refugees. This includes raising the U.S. Refugee Admissions and Refugee Resettlement Ceilings to accommodate the influx of individuals seeking safety from the ongoing conflict. By advocating for increased funding and resources directed at both the refugees in Ukraine and those who have crossed into neighboring countries, the resolution seeks to alleviate the humanitarian burden facing this population. It also emphasizes the importance of international solidarity and cooperation in addressing this crisis.

Summary

House Bill HR158 addresses the humanitarian crisis arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The resolution firmly denounces the actions of the Russian government, particularly those that violate human rights and target civilians, resulting in mass displacement. As of March 2022, the conflict has led to an unprecedented number of refugees, with estimates exceeding two million individuals fleeing the war zone due to relentless bombings and military sieges. This bill serves as a formal statement of solidarity with Ukraine as the situation continues to deteriorate.

Contention

Despite broad support for humanitarian efforts, contentious debates may arise regarding immigration policy and resource allocation. The proposal to amend U.S. refugee admissions might meet resistance from those who argue about prioritizing national security and the management of domestic resources. Furthermore, critics could challenge the effectiveness of the proposed measures in significantly impacting the refugee situation; thus, the balance between humanitarian concerns and practical considerations will be a crucial aspect of the discourse surrounding this resolution.

Latest HR158 Activity

Companion Bills

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.

HI HCR158

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 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.

HI SR113

Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take All Actions Necessary And Proper To Cause The United States Congress To Fund The Construction And Commencement Of Operations Of A Laboratory Certified By The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Analyze Environmental Toxins In The State And Publish The Results To The Public.

HI SR6

Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.

HI HCR157

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

Similar Bills

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 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 HCR158

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.