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A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

Introduced: August 2, 2010 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 21, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 726.
Dec 21, 2010
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2010
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 2, 2010
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6585-6586)
Aug 2, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6585)
Aug 2, 2010
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Calls upon the President to ensure U.S. leadership in advancing the aims of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Final Act), including by issuing a proclamation: (1) recognizing the responsibility of the United States as an original signatory to the Act; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act; (3) urging all participating states to abide by their commitments under the Act and subsequent Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) documents; and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to join the President and Congress in observance of the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Act with appropriate activities.

Calls upon the President to convey to all signatories of the Act that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, and economic liberty continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the OSCE.

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 726.

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