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S.Con.Res. 109 (107th)

A concurrent resolution commemorating the independence of East Timor, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

9 May 2002

Last action

4 June 2002 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Subjects

Asylum, Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Asylum · Rule of law

Summary

Congratulates the people and leaders of East Timor. Expresses support for: (1) United Nations (UN) and other multilateral efforts to support reconstruction and development in East Timor; and (2) UN and other multilateral peacekeeping forces safeguarding East Timor's security. Expresses concern about specified matters relating to East Timorese refugees in West Timor and the lack of justice in the region. Urges the President to: (1) extend diplomatic relations to and establish an embassy in East Timor; (2) maintain a robust level of U.S. assistance for East Timor; (3) work to fund East Timor's financing gap in its recurrent and development budgets; (4) focus bilateral assistance on specified areas; (5) urge the Indonesian Government to step up efforts to disarm and disband all militia, hold them accountable to the rule of law, ensure stability along the border, and promptly reunite East Timorese children separated from their parents through coercion or force; and (6) review information from the East Timorese Commission for Reception, Truth, and Reconciliation and use all diplomatic resources to ensure that officials responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes against the East Timorese people are held accountable and that the Indonesian Government cooperates with the East Timorese judicial system.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4165-4166)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 2002

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4879-4880; text: CR S4879-4880)

    Source: Floor

  4. 23 May 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4879-4880; text: CR S4879-4880)

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 May 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 23 May 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 May 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 June 2002

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 June 2002

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 June 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 23 May 2002

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  • Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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