Senate Simple Resolution 371
116th Congress(2019-2020)
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.
Active
Passed Senate on Jan 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
371
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on January 15, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)
Summary
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.
January 15, 2020
December 17, 2019
October 22, 2019
01/15/2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)
01/15/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S251-252)
12/17/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
12/17/2019
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.
12/11/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
10/22/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5975-5976)
10/22/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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