US SR483 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2529)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 15 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2529)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Applauds the people of Serbia for their commitment to democracy, free markets, tolerance, and the rule of law. Urges the European Council to adopt a clear position on Serbia's qualifications as a candidate country. Recognizes Serbia's cooperation with the United States on issues such as democratization, anti-drug trafficking, anti-terrorism, human rights, regional cooperation, and trade. Urges the government of Serbia to intensify efforts to capture and transfer at-large indictees Goran Hadzic and Ratko Mladic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
Title
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.
Sponsors
Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. John Kerry [D-MA] | Sen. Richard Lugar [R-IN] |
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. George Voinovich [R-OH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2010-04-21 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2529) | |
2010-04-21 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2529) | |
2010-04-15 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2389) |
Same As/Similar To
HR1408 (Same As) 2010-05-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Alliances
Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Serbia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Serbia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity