S.Res. 682 · 116th Congress

A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2020-08-13
Latest action
2020-12-22 · Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.