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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 6, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 288

A resolution supporting enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and encouraging increased cooperation between the United States and West and Central African countries to fight armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime threats.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jan 7, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.

Commends the African Union (AU) and the various subregional entities and international agencies that have worked to develop policy and program frameworks for enhancing maritime security in West and Central Africa.

What just happenedJan 7, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S81-82; text as passed Senate: CR S81-82)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
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  • Agreed to SenateJan 7, 2014
  • Reported to SenateDec 18, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateNov 6, 2013
  1. Jan 7, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S81-82; text as passed Senate: CR S81-82)

  2. Jan 7, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S81-82; text as passed Senate: CR S81-82)

  3. Dec 18, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270.

  4. Dec 18, 2013Committee

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

  5. Dec 18, 2013Committee14000

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

  6. Dec 18, 2013Committee

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

  7. Nov 6, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7879-7880)

  8. Nov 6, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 7, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.

Commends the African Union (AU) and the various subregional entities and international agencies that have worked to develop policy and program frameworks for enhancing maritime security in West and Central Africa.

Reported to Senate without amendmentDec 18, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.

Commends the African Union (AU) and the various subregional entities and international agencies that have worked to develop policy and program frameworks for enhancing maritime security in West and Central Africa.

Introduced in SenateNov 6, 2013

Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.

Commends the African Union (AU) and the various subregional entities and international agencies that have worked to develop policy and program frameworks for enhancing maritime security in West and Central Africa.

A resolution supporting enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and encouraging i… — Informed