A concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 16 is a formal statement by Congress to honor the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort, a 1991 humanitarian mission that protected and delivered aid to Kurdish refugees fleeing violence in Iraq. The resolution officially recognizes the historical importance of this mission and reaffirms the ongoing diplomatic and security partnership between the United States and the people of Iraqi Kurdistan.

For the average citizen, this resolution does not change federal law, authorize new spending, or impact domestic taxes; instead, it serves as a tool for international diplomacy. By formally acknowledging this anniversary, Congress signals to global allies and the Iraqi Kurdish region that the U.S. remains committed to regional stability and the humanitarian values established during the original operation.