(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends the first democratic elections in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, in which the Acehnese have shown their commitment to democracy and peace, and congratulates Irwandi Yusuf, the first democratic elected governor of Aceh.
Supports the democratic development of Aceh and the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 2005.
Encourages both parties to live up to their commitments under the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, especially with regard to establishing a Human Rights Court for Aceh and a Commission of Truth and Reconciliation.
Encourages the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to commit resources in supporting the peace and building a strong civil society in Aceh.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10391-10393)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 238.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10391-10392)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10391-10392)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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