United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 90 — A resolution congratulating the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013, and calling on Kenyans to come together to continue to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 113th 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

Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013. Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution. Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability. Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court. Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions. Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented. Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists. Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2338-2339)

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What does SRES 90 do?
Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013. Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution. Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability. Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court. Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions. Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented. Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists. Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.
Who sponsors SRES 90?
SRES 90 is sponsored by Christopher Coons (D).
What is the current status of SRES 90?
This bill died with 113th 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 90?
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