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A resolution reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.
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Introduced
September 25, 2017
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September 25, 2017
Primary Sponsor
Christopher A. CoonsDemocratic(DE)
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Welcomes the visit of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the U.S. Congress for her final address as President of Liberia. Commends Sirleaf's efforts to consolidate post-conflict peacebuilding and democratic gains, promote social and economic development, and foster ties with the international community and her work to advance international gender equality. Urges the government, people, and political parties of Liberia to: hold free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in October 2017 and in the future; adhere to the objectives set out in the Ganta and Farmington River Declarations and promote and ensure peaceful conduct among candidates, their supporters, and Liberian citizens; ensure that there is robust civic education and electoral campaign outreach to politically marginalized groups; and raise awareness of, and express zero tolerance for, violence against women, gender discrimination, or social bias in the electoral process. Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to assist in election preparations. Calls on Liberian citizens to fully participate in the general elections and to pursue legal avenues to resolve any disputes over the results. Encourages Liberian civil society organizations to intensify civic and voter education. Condemns any external interference in the election. Encourages President Trump to appoint an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Calls upon the U.S. government and international partners to support successful elections and Liberia's anticipated historic democratic post-electoral transition of executive power.
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2017 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5887-5888)
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2017 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
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