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SRES 413 — A resolution recognizing 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda, and affirming it is in the national interest of the United States to work in close coordination with international partners to help prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities.
Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice. (text: CR 12/10/14 S6579)
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Summary
Recognizes the designation by the United Nations (U.N.) of April 7th as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Honors the memory of the more than 800,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to work with international partners to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities. Condemns ongoing acts of violence and mass atrocities perpetrated in Syria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere. Urges the President to: (1) confer with Congress on an ongoing basis regarding the priorities and objectives of the Atrocities Prevention Board, and (2) work with Congress to strengthen the U.S. government's ability to respond to genocide and mass atrocities. Supports U.S. and international efforts to: (1) strengthen multilateral peacekeeping capacities; (2) improve civilian protection in areas of conflict; (3) ensure measures of accountability for perpetrators of mass atrocities and crimes against humanity; and (4) strengthen the work of U.S. and international institutions, such as the Holocaust Memorial Museum, to document and prevent mass atrocities and inspire citizens and leaders to confront hatred and prevent genocide.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice. (text: CR 12/10/14 S6579)
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S.AMDT.3994 Amendment SA 3994 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.3993 Amendment SA 3993 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.3994 Amendment SA 3994 proposed by Senator Schatz for Senator Coons. (consideration: CR S6463; text: CR S6463)To amend the preamble.
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S.AMDT.3993 Amendment SA 3993 proposed by Senator Schatz for Senator Coons. (consideration: CR S6463; text: CR S6463)To provide that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of force or a declaration of war.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6463)
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 363.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2200)
Sponsors
- Christopher Coons · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SRES 413 do?
- Recognizes the designation by the United Nations (U.N.) of April 7th as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Honors the memory of the more than 800,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to work with international partners to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities. Condemns ongoing acts of violence and mass atrocities perpetrated in Syria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere. Urges the President to: (1) confer with Congress on an ongoing basis regarding the priorities and objectives of the Atrocities Prevention Board, and (2) work with Congress to strengthen the U.S. government's ability to respond to genocide and mass atrocities. Supports U.S. and international efforts to: (1) strengthen multilateral peacekeeping capacities; (2) improve civilian protection in areas of conflict; (3) ensure measures of accountability for perpetrators of mass atrocities and crimes against humanity; and (4) strengthen the work of U.S. and international institutions, such as the Holocaust Memorial Museum, to document and prevent mass atrocities and inspire citizens and leaders to confront hatred and prevent genocide.
- Who sponsors SRES 413?
- SRES 413 is sponsored by Christopher Coons (D).
- What is the current status of SRES 413?
- 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 413?
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