A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

Bill: 113-sres-520
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Australia
Aviation and airports
Belgium
Canada
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
European Union
Germany
Government studies and investigations
Indonesia
International organizations and cooperation
Malaysia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Netherlands
New Zealand
Oceania
Philippines
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Transportation safety and security
Ukraine
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: 
Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada, and New Zealand.
 
 Supports the international investigation into the attack on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, including unobstructed access to the crash site.
 
 Calls on the Russian Federation to stop the flow of weapons and fighters across the border with Ukraine, allow an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe monitoring mission on the border, and fully cooperate with the international investigation. 
 
 Urges the European Union (EU) to join the United State in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its actions in Ukraine through the use of increased sanctions.

action_date: 2014-07-29
text: 

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

 
Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada, and New Zealand.
 
 Supports the international investigation into the attack on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, including unobstructed access to the crash site.
 
 Calls on the Russian Federation to stop the flow of weapons and fighters across the border with Ukraine, allow an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe monitoring mission on the border, and fully cooperate with the international investigation. 
 
 Urges the European Union (EU) to join the United State in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its actions in Ukraine through the use of increased sanctions.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

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

 
Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada, and New Zealand.
 
 Supports the international investigation into the attack on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, including unobstructed access to the crash site.
 
 Calls on the Russian Federation to stop the flow of weapons and fighters across the border with Ukraine, allow an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe monitoring mission on the border, and fully cooperate with the international investigation. 
 
 Urges the European Union (EU) to join the United State in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its actions in Ukraine through the use of increased sanctions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4909)
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate