Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda.

Bill: 111-hres-1588
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should: (1) work with Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to build consensus on the steps needed to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), including the upcoming referenda, and promote stability throughout Sudan; (2) work with international and Sudanese partners to ensure the right of return of Sudanese refugees and displaced persons, including Darfuris and southerners; (3) work with international partners to ensure a stable north-south border and a permanent peace in Sudan; and (4) assist the government of Southern Sudan to develop its economic, rule of law, and social service and educational infrastructures, improve democratic accountability and human rights, and strengthen reconciliation efforts.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should: (1) work with appropriate Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and correct systemic election problems; (2) work with the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) to ensure security during and after the referenda campaign and voting processes; (3) ensure international monitoring and observation of registration and polling and ensure that the government of National Unity (GNU) provides adequate resources for the registration and polling periods; (4) work with appropriate Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to ensure the right of return of Sudanese refugees and displaced persons, and that the citizenship rights of southerners in the north and northerners in the south are respected should the south vote for independence; (5) work with regional and international partners to ensure a stable north-south border and a permanent peace in Sudan; (6) continue to utilize diplomats and experts to support the African Union (AU) and United Nations-led negotiations over the post-referendum issues and to revitalize the Darfur Peace Process; (7) undertake renewed efforts to implement the Administration's stated Sudan policy of October 2009; (8) support the government of Southern Sudan; and (9) stand with those people of Sudan who share aspirations for a peaceful and democratic future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7052-7054)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7052-7054)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1588.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7052-7055)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House