SRES 698
111th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Georgia (Republic)
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia and the situation within Georgia's internationally recognized borders.
Introduced: December 9, 2010
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714-8715)
Dec 9, 2010
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation.
Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements.
Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the de facto authorities in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Affirms that the path to stability in this region is through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714-8715)
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1