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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 22, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 371

A resolution reaffirming the support of the United States for the people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jan 15, 2020)

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for a sustainable peace and democracy in South Sudan. Further, it calls on the United States and other countries to take certain steps to implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, monitor human rights abuses and corruption, and support the renewal of an arms embargo in South Sudan.

What just happenedJan 15, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
10 cosponsors4 D6 R
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  1. Jan 15, 2020Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)

  2. Jan 15, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)

  3. Dec 17, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

  4. Dec 17, 2019Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Dec 17, 2019Committee14000

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Dec 11, 2019Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Oct 22, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJan 15, 202055

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for a sustainable peace and democracy in South Sudan. Further, it calls on the United States and other countries to take certain steps to implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, monitor human rights abuses and corruption, and support the renewal of an arms embargo in South Sudan.

Reported to SenateDec 17, 201925

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for a sustainable peace and democracy in South Sudan. Further, it calls on the United States and other countries to take certain steps to implement the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, monitor human rights abuses and corruption, and support the renewal of an arms embargo in South Sudan.

Introduced in SenateOct 22, 2019

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that

  • the United States is committed to supporting peace in South Sudan and should continue providing assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of the South Sudanese people;
  • the incumbent government and all other signatories of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan should work to implement that agreement and establish a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity;
  • the Department of State should monitor implementation of the United Nations' South Sudan mandate and ensure any return or relocation of internally displaced persons from UN protection of civilian sites is safe, voluntary, and dignified;
  • the State Department should monitor human rights abuse and corruption in South Sudan and support peacebuilding, conflict prevention, transitional justice, and reconciliation efforts;
  • the Department of the Treasury should use best efforts to prevent, investigate, and mitigate money laundering activities;
  • the United States should support implementation and renewal of the UN Security Council arms embargo in South Sudan.
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