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H.Res. 241 (111th)

Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.

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Introduced

12 March 2009

Last action

12 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4]

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Summary

Commends the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant for President of the Republic of the Sudan Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Condemns: (1) the expulsion of international aid agencies; and (2) the Sudanese government for continuing an active campaign of repression against its own people. Calls upon the international community to persist in its efforts to bring President al-Bashir to justice. Expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that a multifaceted approach is needed to end genocide and the repression of human rights in Darfur. Applauds the U.S. government's commitment to vigorous diplomacy and encourages President Barack Obama to appoint a full-time envoy to the region.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E664-665)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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