A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.

Bill: 114-sres-274
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2015-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa
Alliances
Asia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Kosovo
Lebanon
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-01
text: 
Celebrates 25 years of a united Germany. 
 
 Honors the courage of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe. 
 
Recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in: (1) common defense, (2) a shared commitment to a free and unified Europe, and (3) an expanding economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe. 
 
Expresses to the people of Germany an appreciation for their commitment to the promotion of freedom through leadership in providing international assistance, support for peacekeeping efforts, and acceptance of refugees. 
 
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Germany.

action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Celebrates 25 years of a united Germany. 
 
 Honors the courage of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe. 
 
Recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in: (1) common defense, (2) a shared commitment to a free and unified Europe, and (3) an expanding economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe. 
 
Expresses to the people of Germany an appreciation for their commitment to the promotion of freedom through leadership in providing international assistance, support for peacekeeping and international security efforts, and acceptance of refugees, including efforts by the people of Germany in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine.
 
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Germany.

action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)
 
Celebrates 25 years of a united Germany. 
 
 Honors the courage of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe. 
 
Recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in: (1) common defense, (2) a shared commitment to a free and unified Europe, and (3) an expanding economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe. 
 
Expresses to the people of Germany an appreciation for their commitment to the promotion of freedom through leadership in providing international assistance, support for peacekeeping and international security efforts, and acceptance of refugees, including efforts by the people of Germany in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine.
 
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Germany.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7476)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7476)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 264.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7105-7106)
action_date: 2015-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate