United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 333 — A resolution strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S834)

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Summary

Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed. Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S834)

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.

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

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

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447-448)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 333 do?
Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed. Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.
Who sponsors SRES 333?
SRES 333 is sponsored by Pat Toomey (R).
What is the current status of SRES 333?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 333?
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