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HRES 600 113th Congress House International Affairs Afghanistan Asia Congressional tributes Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Fraud offenses and financial crimes Human rights Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Political movements and philosophies Terrorism Voting rights Women's rights

Urging the Government of Afghanistan, following a successful first round of the presidential election on April 5, 2014, to pursue a transparent, credible, and inclusive run-off presidential election on June 14, 2014, while ensuring the safety of voters, candidates, poll workers, and election observers.

Introduced: May 28, 2014 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5106-5107)
Jun 9, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5106-5107)
Jun 9, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 600.
Jun 9, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5106-5108)
Jun 9, 2014
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 29, 2014
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 29, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 28, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 28, 2014
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the government of Afghanistan for holding a successful first round of the presidential election and expresses support for a credible second round on June 14, 2014.

Supports the mandate of Afghan electoral bodies such as the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) to administer polls to prevent fraud and misconduct.

Encourages the government of Afghanistan to implement measures that will increase voter participation, particularly among the Afghan female population.

Recognizes the determination of the Afghan people to exercise their right to vote and determine their country's destiny.

Urges the government of Afghanistan to assure that fraudulent electoral activities do not take place during the runoff.

Urges the IEC to better mitigate fraud, improve electoral transparency, and communicate these measures to the people of Afghanistan.

Urges: (1) communication between the IEC and the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to provide security for vulnerable areas of the country during the election period; and (2) the ANSF to ensure the safety of voters, candidates, poll workers, and election observers.

Encourages all elements of Afghan society to refrain from fomenting disturbances in voting areas.

Supports the full participation of Afghan civil society in the election process.

Recognizes that a democratically-elected government that reflects the will of the Afghan people and is committed to combating terrorism would promote the long-term stability and security interests of Afghanistan, its neighbors, and its partners in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) International Security Assistance Force, including the United States.

Recognizes the sacrifices of U.S. and coalition armed forces to Afghanistan's security and stability.

What's happening now June 9, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5106-5107)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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