A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its successor, the African Union.

Bill: 113-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2013-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: 
Congratulates the former member states of the Organization of African Unity on the 50th year anniversary of its founding, in particular its original 32 member states.
 
 Commends African Union (AU) member states for their efforts to promote democratic societies, sustainable economic practices, and peace on the continent. 
 
Urges the President to support efforts to strengthen U.S.-AU cooperation, and encourages the President to expand U.S. efforts to achieve the goals of his United States Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.

action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the former member states of the Organization of African Unity on the 50th year anniversary of its founding, in particular its original 32 member states.
 
 Commends African Union (AU) member states for their efforts to promote democratic societies, sustainable economic practices, and peace on the continent. 
 
Urges the President to support efforts to strengthen U.S.-AU cooperation, and encourages the President to expand U.S. efforts to achieve the goals of his United States Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.

action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the former member states of the Organization of African Unity on the 50th year anniversary of its founding, in particular its original 32 member states.
 
 Commends African Union (AU) member states for their efforts to promote democratic societies, sustainable economic practices, and peace on the continent. 
 
Urges the President to support efforts to strengthen U.S.-AU cooperation, and encourages the President to expand U.S. efforts to achieve the goals of his United States Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5304-5305)
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4062)
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate