US SR435 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-8)
Status: Introduced on March 14 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-10-03 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine. Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933. Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and respect for human rights.

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Title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-10-03SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
2018-10-01SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
2018-10-01SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2018-09-26SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2018-03-14SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1737)

Same As/Similar To

HR785 (Related) 2018-03-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR608 (Related) 2017-11-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
HR931 (Same As) 2018-12-11 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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