US SR579 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-2)
Status: Introduced on July 18 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-07-18 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 18 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-07-18 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Encourages the Administration of President Donald Trump to foster the enduring relationship between the people and governments of South Africa and the United States.
Title
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY] | Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] | Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] |
| Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Doug Jones [D-AL] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] |
| Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
| Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI] | Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] |
| Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-18 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071) |
Subjects
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/579/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres579/BILLS-115sres579is.pdf |
