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A concurrent resolution welcoming the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, congratulating the people of South Sudan for freely and peacefully expressing their will through an internationally accepted referendum, and calling on the Governments and people of Sudan and South Sudan to peacefully resolve outstanding issues including the final status of Abyei.

Introduced: July 18, 2011 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Jul 19, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 19, 2011
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 19, 2011
Received in the House.
Jul 18, 2011
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4644-4645; text as passed Senate: CR S4644-4645; text of measure as introduced: CR S4643-4644)
Jul 18, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4644-4645; text as passed Senate: CR S4644-4645; text of measure as introduced: CR S4643-4644)
Jul 18, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Welcomes the independence of the Republic of South Sudan and recognizes South Sudan as the newest member of the international community.

Calls on the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding matters in order to ensure a smooth transition to two states and to mitigate points of conflict.

Calls on the U.S. government and the international community, in coordination with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, to support peace, rule of law, and good governance in Sudan and South Sudan.

Welcomes the anticipated nomination of a U.S. ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.

What's happening now July 19, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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