S.Res. 309 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Bosnia and Herzegovina should be congratulated on the 10th anniversary of its recognition by the United States.

Summary

Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for its progress during the past decade on implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement and the Constituent Peoples' Decision of its Constitutional Court. Calls for further strengthening of respect for human rights, the rule of law, and its free market economy. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to make all national institutions and state-level governmental bodies mandated by the Dayton Agreement fully operational.

Expresses support for: (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina's aspiration to become a member of the Partnership for Peace; and (2) creating a joint military command as soon as possible.

Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to accelerate the return of refugees and displaced persons and to intensify its cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague, in particular with regard to surrendering to the Court individuals indicted for war crimes.

Reaffirms the importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina's future of participation in the European integration process and welcomes the improvement in mutual cooperation among the successor states of the former Yugoslavia and the strengthening of cooperation within the region.

Recognizes the important role of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American community in improving bilateral relations.

Legislative Actions

2002-07-26

Introduced in Senate

2002-07-26

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7434)

2002-07-26

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7434)

2002-08-01

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

2002-08-01

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

2002-08-01

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

2002-08-01

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

2002-09-10

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8473-8474; text as passed Senate: CR S8473-8474)

2002-09-10

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8473-8474; text as passed Senate: CR S8473-8474)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Bosnia and Herzegovina should be congratulated on the 10th anniversary of its recognition by the United States.

Sponsors

Subjects

Summary

Full Text

Legislative Actions

Ask about this bill