A resolution concerning the crisis in the Central African Republic and supporting United States and international efforts to end the violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of the conflict.

Bill: 113-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2014-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Central African Republic
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
France
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-05
text: 
Condemns the violence, atrocities, and human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict in the Central African Republic.
 
 Commends the conflict resolution efforts of religious and community leaders in the Central African Republic. 
 
 Welcomes the mobilization of international peacekeeping, humanitarian, and diplomatic resources, and encourages continued efforts to address humanitarian needs, bring an end to the violence, and develop sustainable democratic institutions in the Central African Republic. 
 
Welcomes the January 2014 decision of the Transitional National Council on the election of Catherine Samba-Panza as the Central African Republic's new transitional president.
 
Commends the African Union and its contributing countries for their efforts. 
 
Recognizes the Economic Community of Central African States for its leadership in the political transition process. 
 
Commends France for its stabilization efforts and other assistance.
 
Calls on the President to: (1) work with international partners to support a cessation of armed conflict in the Central African Republic, and (2) develop a long-term U.S. strategy for a durable peace and greater security for the Central African Republic and to enhance regional stability. 
 
Urges the Secretary of State to consider the reestablishment of a U.S. diplomatic presence in the Central African Republic.

action_date: 2014-03-11
text: 
Condemns the violence, atrocities, and human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict in the Central African Republic.
 
 Commends the conflict resolution efforts of religious and community leaders in the Central African Republic. 
 
 Welcomes the mobilization of international peacekeeping, humanitarian, and diplomatic resources, and encourages continued efforts to address humanitarian needs, bring an end to the violence, and develop sustainable democratic institutions in the Central African Republic. 
 
Welcomes the January 2014 decision of the Transitional National Council on the election of Catherine Samba-Panza as the Central African Republic's new transitional president.
 
Commends the African Union and its contributing countries for their efforts. 
 
Recognizes the Economic Community of Central African States for its leadership in the political transition process. 
 
Commends France for its stabilization efforts and other assistance.
 
Calls on the President to: (1) work with international partners to support a cessation of armed conflict in the Central African Republic, and (2) develop a long-term U.S. strategy for a durable peace and greater security for the Central African Republic and to enhance regional stability. 
 
Urges the Secretary of State to consider the reestablishment of a U.S. diplomatic presence in the Central African Republic.

action_date: 2014-03-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 11, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Condemns the violence, atrocities, and human rights violations committed by all parties to the conflict in the Central African Republic.
 
 Commends the conflict resolution efforts of religious and community leaders in the Central African Republic. 
 
 Welcomes the mobilization of international peacekeeping, humanitarian, and diplomatic resources, and encourages continued efforts to address humanitarian needs, bring an end to the violence, and develop sustainable democratic institutions in the Central African Republic. 
 
Welcomes the January 2014 decision of the Transitional National Council on the election of Catherine Samba-Panza as the Central African Republic's new transitional president.
 
Commends the African Union and its contributing countries for their efforts. 
 
Recognizes the Economic Community of Central African States for its leadership in the political transition process. 
 
Commends France for its stabilization efforts and other assistance.
 
Calls on the President to: (1) work with international partners to support a cessation of armed conflict in the Central African Republic, and (2) develop a long-term U.S. strategy for a durable peace and greater security for the Central African Republic and to enhance regional stability. 
 
Urges the Secretary of State to consider the reestablishment of a U.S. diplomatic presence in the Central African Republic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1668-1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1668-1669)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1668-1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1668-1669)
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2014-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1325)
action_date: 2014-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate