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Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

Introduced: September 7, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
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Became law
Sep 26, 2006
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR 9/25/2006 H6989)
Sep 26, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 482).(text: CR 9/25/2006 H6989)
Sep 26, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7424-7425)
Sep 25, 2006
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 25, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 992.
Sep 25, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6988-6993)
Sep 25, 2006
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 13, 2006
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 12, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Sep 7, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 7, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1662)
Sep 7, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 26, 2006 House · vote #482 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4143 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the many years of efforts of U.S. officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Darfur Peace Agreement.

Supports the appointment of an adequately staffed Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan to develop and coordinate U.S. policy toward Sudan with regular access to Administration officials.

Urges the Envoy's mandate to include: (1) deterring further escalation of violence and humanitarian disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan while ensuring civilian protection and implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement; (2) facilitating the development of an international peacekeeping mission to Darfur; (3) coordinating reconstruction in Southern Sudan and other marginalized areas; (4) coordinating the return of refugees and displaced people in Darfur and southern Sudan; (5) consolidating peace in northern Uganda; (6) coordinating efforts to ensure transformation of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional armed force; (7) working toward achieving a peaceful and democratic Sudan by ensuring that free and fair elections are held; (8) ensuring implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement which ended the 21-year civil war in southern Sudan, Nuba, Southern Blue Nile, and Abyei and helping secure a just peace in eastern Sudan; and (9) coordinating efforts toward achieving accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur.

What's happening now September 26, 2006

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2