US SR364 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 26-1)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Calls upon the President to develop a policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests, including respect for human rights and democracy, as well as economic and security interests. Calls on the United States and the international community to assist Sri Lanka in establishing domestic mechanisms to deal with grievances arising from actions committed by both sides during and after the civil war in Sri Lanka. Encourages Sri Lanka to put in place a truth and reconciliation commission similar to the one adopted by South Africa. Urges Sri Lanka to improve religious and media freedoms and to bring to justice those responsible for attacks on journalists and places of worship.
Title
A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.
Sponsors
Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. Lamar Alexander [R-TN] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] |
Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Daniel Coats [R-IN] | Sen. Tom Coburn [R-OK] |
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] |
Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] |
Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV] | Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] | Sen. Jeff Sessions [R-AL] |
Sen. John Thune [R-SD] | Sen. David Vitter [R-LA] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-02-27 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237) |
Subjects
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
Conflicts and wars
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/364/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres364/BILLS-113sres364is.pdf |