A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

Bill: 111-sres-341
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Supports the civilians in Yemen, especially displaced persons, who have suffered from instability, terrorist operations, and chronic underdevelopment in Yemen.
 
 Recognizes the threat instability and terrorism in Yemen pose to the security of the United States, the region, and the population in Yemen.
 
 Calls on the President to promote economic and political reforms in Yemen.
 
 Urges the government of Yemen and rebel forces to halt hostilities. 

action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Supports the civilians in Yemen, especially displaced persons, who have suffered from instability, terrorist operations, and chronic underdevelopment in Yemen.
 
Applauds steps that have been taken by the President and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to assist displaced persons in Yemen.
 
 Recognizes the threat instability and terrorism in Yemen pose to the security of the United States, the region, and the population in Yemen.
 
 Calls on the President to: (1) promote economic and political reforms in Yemen; and (2) give sufficient weight to the situation in Yemen in efforts to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. allies, and Yemeni civilians.
 
 Urges the government of Yemen and rebel forces to halt hostilities. 
 

 

action_date: 2009-12-04
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the civilians in Yemen, especially displaced persons, who have suffered from instability, terrorist operations, and chronic underdevelopment in Yemen.
 
Applauds steps that have been taken by the President and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to assist displaced persons in Yemen.
 
Recognizes the threat instability and terrorism in Yemen pose to the security of the United States, the region, and the population in Yemen.
 
Calls on the President to: (1) promote economic and political reforms in Yemen; and (2) give sufficient weight to the situation in Yemen in efforts to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. allies, and Yemeni civilians.
 
Urges the government of Yemen and rebel forces to halt hostilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12459-12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12459-12460)
action_date: 2009-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12459-12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12459-12460)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11221-11222)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11222)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate