A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

Bill: 111-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Gulf States
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) helping prevent state collapse in Yemen, denying terrorists a safe-haven, and supporting the people and government of Yemen in dealing with Yemen's challenges; and (2) defeating al-Qaeda and affiliated movements worldwide.
 
 Urges: (1) the government of Yemen to strengthen efforts against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula; and (2) a political settlement between the government of Yemen and the Houthi rebellion.
 
 Calls upon: (1) the government of Yemen to address corruption, respect human rights, and work with its citizens and the international community to address the significant factors driving instability in Yemen; and (2) the international community to strengthen assistance programs in Yemen. Recognizes the critical role of Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in such programs.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence submit a comprehensive strategy for Yemen and urges the President to work with Yemen, the international community, and international organizations to implement such strategy. 
 

action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) helping prevent state collapse in Yemen, denying terrorists a safe-haven, and supporting the people and government of Yemen in dealing with Yemen's challenges; and (2) defeating al-Qaeda and affiliated movements worldwide.
 
 Urges the government of Yemen to strengthen efforts against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. 
 
 Calls upon: (1) the government of Yemen to address corruption, respect human rights, and work with its citizens and the international community to address the factors driving instability in Yemen; and (2) the international community to strengthen assistance programs in Yemen. Recognizes the critical role of Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in such programs.
 
Applauds the February 2010 ceasefire that ended the latest round of fighting between the government of Yemen and the Houthi rebellion, and urges both parties as well as Yemen's neighbors and the international community to support the ceasefire through the provision of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in areas affected by the fighting.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the Director of National Intelligence submit a comprehensive strategy for Yemen and urges the President to work with Yemen, the international community, and international organizations to implement such strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S347-348)
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate