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A resolution reaffirming the support of the United States for the people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.

USA116th CongressSRES-371| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2020
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (10)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for a sustainable peace and democracy in South Sudan. Further, it calls on the United States and other countries to take certain steps to implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, monitor human rights abuses and corruption, and support the renewal of an arms embargo in South Sudan.

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Timeline
Oct 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Jan 15, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)
Jan 15, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)
  • October 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.


  • January 15, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)


  • January 15, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)

International Affairs

AfricaArms control and nonproliferationChild safety and welfareConflicts and warsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitias and paramilitary groupsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsSouth SudanSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsUnited Nations

A resolution reaffirming the support of the United States for the people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.

USA116th CongressSRES-371| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2020
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for a sustainable peace and democracy in South Sudan. Further, it calls on the United States and other countries to take certain steps to implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, monitor human rights abuses and corruption, and support the renewal of an arms embargo in South Sudan.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Jan 15, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)
Jan 15, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)
  • October 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.


  • January 15, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)


  • January 15, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (10)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaArms control and nonproliferationChild safety and welfareConflicts and warsCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitias and paramilitary groupsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsSouth SudanSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsUnited Nations