US SR288 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-01-07 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-01-07 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-07 | 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) |
| 2013-12-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270. |
| 2013-12-18 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. |
| 2013-12-18 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 2013-11-06 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7879-7880) |
Subjects
Africa
Congressional tributes
Crimes against property
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Violent crime
Congressional tributes
Crimes against property
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Violent crime
