US Congress House Resolution 241 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-4)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Commends the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant for President of the Republic of the Sudan Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Condemns: (1) the expulsion of international aid agencies; and (2) the Sudanese government for continuing an active campaign of repression against its own people. Calls upon the international community to persist in its efforts to bring President al-Bashir to justice. Expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that a multifaceted approach is needed to end genocide and the repression of human rights in Darfur. Applauds the U.S. government's commitment to vigorous diplomacy and encourages President Barack Obama to appoint a full-time envoy to the region.

Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.

Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA]	Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA]
Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA]	Rep. Scott Garrett [R-NJ]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. James Himes [D-CT]
Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ]	Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]	Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]	Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]
Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]	Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX]	Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]
Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]	Rep. James Moran [D-VA]	Rep. John Olver [D-MA]	Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]
Rep. Ed Pastor [D-AZ]	Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ]	Rep. Thomas Perriello [D-VA]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA]	Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]	Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA]	Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA]
Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA]	Rep. David Wu [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-03-12		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2009-03-12		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E664-665)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/241/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres241/BILLS-111hres241ih.pdf