US Congress Senate Resolution 400 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-11 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) helping prevent state collapse in Yemen, denying terrorists a safe-haven, and supporting the people and government of Yemen in dealing with Yemen's challenges; and (2) defeating al-Qaeda and affiliated movements worldwide. Urges the government of Yemen to strengthen efforts against al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Calls upon: (1) the government of Yemen to address corruption, respect human rights, and work with its citizens and the international community to address the factors driving instability in Yemen; and (2) the international community to strengthen assistance programs in Yemen. Recognizes the critical role of Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council in such programs. Applauds the February 2010 ceasefire that ended the latest round of fighting between the government of Yemen and the Houthi rebellion, and urges both parties as well as Yemen's neighbors and the international community to support the ceasefire through the provision of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in areas affected by the fighting. Requests that the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the Director of National Intelligence submit a comprehensive strategy for Yemen and urges the President to work with Yemen, the international community, and international organizations to implement such strategy.

A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO]	Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]	Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]	Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]	Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-03-11		Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
2010-03-11		Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2010-02-24		Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2010-01-28		Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S347-348)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/400/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres400/BILLS-111sres400is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres400/BILLS-111sres400rs.pdf