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A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its successor, the African Union.

Introduced: June 10, 2013 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Jun 26, 2013
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305)
Jun 26, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5304-5305)
Jun 25, 2013
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
Jun 25, 2013
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 25, 2013
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 10, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4062)
Jun 10, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the former member states of the Organization of African Unity on the 50th year anniversary of its founding, in particular its original 32 member states.

Commends African Union (AU) member states for their efforts to promote democratic societies, sustainable economic practices, and peace on the continent.

Urges the President to support efforts to strengthen U.S.-AU cooperation, and encourages the President to expand U.S. efforts to achieve the goals of his United States Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.

What's happening now June 26, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305)

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