Bill113th Congress

S.Res. 151

A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for voters and candidates.

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Introduced
May 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Jul 9, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Democrat·PA
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First Name: Bob
Last Name: Casey
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
SRES
Resolution Number
151
Congress
113
Introduced Date
May 21, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Jul 9, 2013Floor

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5572-5575; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5573-5574; text as passed Senate: CR S5574-5575)

Source: Senate

Jul 9, 2013Floor17000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5572-5575; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5573-5574; text as passed Senate: CR S5574-5575)

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 25, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.

Source: Senate

Jun 25, 2013Committee

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

Source: Senate

Jun 25, 2013Committee14000

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

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 25, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Source: Senate

May 21, 2013IntroReferral

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3662-3663)

Source: Senate

May 21, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· May 21, 20130

Affirms that the electoral process in Afghanistan should be determined and led by Afghan actors, with support from the international community.

Supports credible, inclusive, and transparent presidential and provincial elections in April 2014.

Honors the sacrifice of U.S., coalition, and Afghan service members who have been killed or injured since October 2001 in defense of the democratic rights of the Afghan people.

Recognizes: (1) the substantial investment made by U.S. taxpayers in support of Afghanistan, (2) the contributions made by President Hamid Karzai's government to the democratic progress of Afghanistan, and (3) that credible elections will safeguard the legitimacy of the next Afghan government and will help prevent future political violence.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to recognize the independence and impartiality of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Urges the IEC to adopt measures to better mitigate fraud, include marginalized groups, and improve electoral transparency.

Urges continuing communication between the IEC and the Afghan National Security Forces to provide security for vulnerable areas of the country during the election period.

Urges the Secretary of State to condition financial, logistical, and political support for Afghanistan's 2014 elections on the implementation of political and election reforms in Afghanistan.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)· Jun 25, 20131

Affirms that the electoral process in Afghanistan should be determined and led by Afghan actors, with support from the international community.

Supports credible, inclusive, and transparent presidential and provincial elections in April 2014.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to conduct the elections in full accordance with the Constitution of Afghanistan, to include maintaining the constitutionally-mandated allocation of seats for women's parliamentary participation.

Honors the sacrifice of U.S., coalition, and Afghan service members who have been killed or injured since October 2001 in defense of the democratic rights of the Afghan people.

Recognizes: (1) the substantial investment made by U.S. taxpayers in support of Afghanistan, (2) the commitment of the government of Afghanistan to hold presidential elections in 2014 and the current president's commitment not to seek a third term, and (3) that credible elections will safeguard the legitimacy of the next Afghan government and will help prevent future political violence.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to recognize the independence and impartiality of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Urges the IEC to adopt measures to better mitigate fraud, include marginalized groups, and improve electoral transparency.

Urges continuing communication between the IEC and the Afghan National Security Forces to provide security for vulnerable areas of the country during the election period.

Urges the President to ensure that all U.S. government efforts in Afghanistan are well-coordinated and are fully consistent with American taxpayers' longstanding commitment to stability, democracy, and the rule of law in Afghanistan, including efforts to end public corruption.

Urges the Secretary of State to condition financial, logistical, and political support for Afghanistan's 2014 elections on the implementation of political and election reforms in Afghanistan.

Passed Senate amended· Jul 9, 201335

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 25, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Affirms that the electoral process in Afghanistan should be determined and led by Afghan actors, with support from the international community.

Supports credible, inclusive, and transparent presidential and provincial elections in April 2014.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to conduct the elections in full accordance with the Constitution of Afghanistan, to include maintaining the constitutionally-mandated allocation of seats for women's parliamentary participation.

Honors the sacrifice of U.S., coalition, and Afghan service members who have been killed or injured since October 2001 in defense of the democratic rights of the Afghan people.

Recognizes: (1) the substantial investment made by U.S. taxpayers in support of Afghanistan, (2) the commitment of the government of Afghanistan to hold presidential elections in 2014 and the current president's commitment not to seek a third term, and (3) that credible elections will safeguard the legitimacy of the next Afghan government and will help prevent future political violence.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to recognize the independence and impartiality of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Urges the IEC to adopt measures to better mitigate fraud, include marginalized groups, and improve electoral transparency.

Urges continuing communication between the IEC and the Afghan National Security Forces to provide security for vulnerable areas of the country during the election period.

Urges the President to ensure that all U.S. government efforts in Afghanistan are well-coordinated and are fully consistent with American taxpayers' longstanding commitment to stability, democracy, and the rule of law in Afghanistan, including efforts to end public corruption.

Urges the Secretary of State to condition financial, logistical, and political support for Afghanistan's 2014 elections on the implementation of political and election reforms in Afghanistan.

Foreign Relations Committee

Senate· Standing
AfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsMilitary operations and strategyRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWomen's rights

Agreed to Senate

Jul 9, 2013

Reported to Senate

Jun 25, 2013

Introduced in Senate

May 21, 2013

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