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A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.

Introduced: October 1, 2015 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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Oct 22, 2015
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7476)
Oct 22, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7476)
Oct 8, 2015
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 264.
Oct 8, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Oct 8, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 1, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7105-7106)
Oct 1, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Celebrates 25 years of a united Germany.

Honors the courage of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe.

Recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in: (1) common defense, (2) a shared commitment to a free and unified Europe, and (3) an expanding economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe.

Expresses to the people of Germany an appreciation for their commitment to the promotion of freedom through leadership in providing international assistance, support for peacekeeping and international security efforts, and acceptance of refugees, including efforts by the people of Germany in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine.

Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Germany.

What's happening now October 22, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7476)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2