United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 175 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to ongoing violations of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and the importance of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict within Georgia's internationally recognized borders.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5049; text as passed Senate: CR S5049)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation. Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements between Georgia and Russia. Urges the government of Russia and the authorities in control in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to allow for the return of internally-displaced persons and international missions to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the authorities in control in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Affirms that finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict is a U.S. priority in the Caucasus region and that regional stability can only be achieved through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5049; text as passed Senate: CR S5049)

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2847-2848)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 175 do?
Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation. Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements between Georgia and Russia. Urges the government of Russia and the authorities in control in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to allow for the return of internally-displaced persons and international missions to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the authorities in control in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Affirms that finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict is a U.S. priority in the Caucasus region and that regional stability can only be achieved through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.
Who sponsors SRES 175?
SRES 175 is sponsored by Jeanne Shaheen (D).
What is the current status of SRES 175?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 175?
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