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.
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 patriotism, bravery, service, and duty to their country; (2) continue to forcefully press the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and President Milosevic for their unconditional release and, in the interim, for a Red Cross visit to verify their condition; (3) condemn any move on the part of such Government to put them on trial or subject them to public display; and (4) hold such Government and President Milosevic directly responsible for their welfare.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
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.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2101-2104)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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