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H.Con.Res. 83 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and its President Slobodan Milosevic release the three illegally detained United States servicemen and abide by the Geneva Convention protocols regarding the treatment of both prisoners of war and innocent civilians.

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Introduced

12 April 1999

Last action

19 April 1999 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

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Summary

Urges the U.S. Government to: (1) commend the three U.S. soldiers abducted from Macedonian territory by Serb forces on March 31, 1999, for their exemplary service, bravery, duty to their country, and part in helping to ensure a peaceful multiethnic democratic Kosovo on the basis of the Rambouillet Accords; (2) continue to forcefully press the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and President Milosevic for their unconditional release; (3) condemn any move on the part of such Government to put them on trial; (4) hold such Government and President Milosevic personally responsible for their welfare; (5) continue to condemn the atrocities committed by the Yugoslav army or paramilitary forces against civilians in Kosovo, particularly crimes associated with "ethnic cleansing"; and (6) support the prosecution under the Geneva Convention of all commanders of such army or forces taking part in acts of ethnic cleansing against civilians.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 April 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 15 April 1999

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 15 April 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 15 April 1999

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 15 April 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 April 1999

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2101-2104)

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 April 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 April 1999

    Discharge

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  12. 15 April 1999

    Committee

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 15 April 1999

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  14. 19 April 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 15 April 1999

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    Introduced in House · EN · 12 April 1999

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