US Congress House Resolution 171 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 25-5)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina work toward the creation of an effective state; (2) any agreement on constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina should advance the principles of democracy and human rights and be consistent with the goal of European Union (EU) membership; (3) continued efforts should be made domestically and at the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia to achieve justice for victims of war crimes and to promote ethnic reconciliation; (4) the United States should appoint a Special Envoy to the Balkans; (5) the EU should carefully consider any future plans for the reduction or redeployment of the European Union Force (EUFOR); and (6) the United States should work with the EU in the transition to a European Union Special Representative to manage post-Office of the High Representative Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU).

Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY]	Rep. Michael Arcuri [D-NY]	Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA]	Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]
Rep. Bruce Braley [D-IA]	Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA]	Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO]	Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN]
Rep. Ben Chandler [D-KY]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]	Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA]	Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY]
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS]	Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]	Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]	Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]
Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC]	Rep. John Olver [D-MA]	Rep. Earl Pomeroy [D-ND]	Rep. David Price [D-NC]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]	Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]	Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY]	Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]
Rep. Ellen Tauscher [D-CA]	Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-05-12		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-05-12		On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5440-5441)
2009-05-12		DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 171.
2009-05-12		Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5440-5443)
2009-05-12		Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2009-03-25		Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2009-03-25		Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2009-02-13		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/171/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres171/BILLS-111hres171ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres171/BILLS-111hres171eh.pdf