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Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4215-4216) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support independence for Kosovo. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should support the independence of Kosovo in accordance with its currently constituted borders; (2) the government of Kosovo should develop a cooperative relationship with the government of Serbia in recognition of its legitimate interests in the safety of the Serb population in Kosovo and in the protection and preservation of the patrimonial sites of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo; and (3) the government of Serbia should seize the opportunity presented by Kosovo's independence to focus its energies toward achieving a peaceful future through regional cooperation and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and toward the establishment of constructive relations with the government of Kosovo.
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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support the independence of Kosova within its existing borders as a sovereign and democratic state; (2) establish a monitoring body in conjunction with the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other multilateral organizations to ensure that the new state of Kosova provides for the protection of minority and community rights, and to facilitate an orderly transition from a U.N. protectorate to a democratic government; (3) work with the Council of Europe to develop and implement anti-racism programs throughout the Balkans; (4) work with the United Nations and NATO to facilitate the return of Albanians and Serbs to their pre-war homes in Mitrovica and other parts of Kosova; (5) provide assistance, trade, and other [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support independence for Kosovo. 4/17/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support Kosovo's independence in accordance with its currently constituted borders; (2) in the absence of timely action by the U.N. Security Council, be prepared to act in conjunction with like-minded democracies to confer diplomatic recognition on Kosovo's independence; and (3) support Kosovo's integration into international and Euro-Atlantic institutions, including admission to the Partnership for Peace program of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the ultimate goal of full NATO membership. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the government of Kosovo should ensure the full political and economic rights of Serb and other minority communities in Kosovo; and (2) develop a cooperative relationship with the [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support a mutually-agreed solution for the future status of Kosovo and reject an imposed solution for the status of Kosovo. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support a mutually-agreed solution for Kosovo's future status for both Serbia and Kosovo; (2) insist on fulfillment of all agreed-upon democratic standards set forth by the United Nations before supporting final status for Kosovo; (3) restrain from any unilateral action toward Kosovo's independence, especially actions outside the United Nations; (4) work together with the European Union (EU) in supporting the political and economic development of the province of Kosovo and Serbia; (5) support the full integration of the province of Kosovo and Serbia into international and Euro-Atlantic institutions; and (6) reaffirm its commitment to southeastern Europe. Expresses [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support a mutually-agreed solution for the future status of Kosovo and reject an imposed solution for the status of Kosovo. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support a mutually-agreed solution for Kosovo's future status for both Serbia and Kosovo; (2) insist on fulfillment of all agreed-upon democratic standards set forth by the United Nations before supporting final status for Kosovo; (3) restrain from any unilateral action toward Kosovo's independence, especially actions outside the United Nations; (4) work together with the European Union (EU) in supporting the political and economic development of the province of Kosovo and Serbia; (5) support the full integration of the province of Kosovo and Serbia into international and Euro-Atlantic institutions; and (6) reaffirm its commitment to southeastern Europe. Expresses [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support independence for Kosovo. 4/17/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support Kosovo's independence in accordance with its currently constituted borders; (2) in the absence of timely action by the U.N. Security Council, be prepared to act in conjunction with like-minded democracies to confer diplomatic recognition on Kosovo's independence; and (3) support Kosovo's integration into international and Euro-Atlantic institutions, including admission to the Partnership for Peace program of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the ultimate goal of full NATO membership. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the government of Kosovo should ensure the full political and economic rights of Serb and other minority communities in Kosovo; and (2) develop a cooperative relationship with the [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Christianity, Defense policy, Economic integration, Europe, European Union, Foreign policy, International affairs, International cooperation, International finance, International military forces, NATO countries, Peacekeeping forces, Recognition (International law), Regionalism (International organization), Religion, Serbia, Sovereignty, Trade, United Nations, Violence
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4215-4216) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support independence for Kosovo. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should support the independence of Kosovo in accordance with its currently constituted borders; (2) the government of Kosovo should develop a cooperative relationship with the government of Serbia in recognition of its legitimate interests in the safety of the Serb population in Kosovo and in the protection and preservation of the patrimonial sites of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo; and (3) the government of Serbia should seize the opportunity presented by Kosovo's independence to focus its energies toward achieving a peaceful future through regional cooperation and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and toward the establishment of constructive relations with the government of Kosovo.
Also tagged in: Business, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Democracy, Economic assistance, Economic policy, Ethnic relations, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Free enterprise, Human rights, Immigration, International affairs, International agencies, Law, Minorities, NATO countries, Politics and government, Racism, Refugees, Religion, Religious liberty, Repatriation, Rule of law, Sovereignty, Trade, United Nations
Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support the independence of Kosova within its existing borders as a sovereign and democratic state; (2) establish a monitoring body in conjunction with the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other multilateral organizations to ensure that the new state of Kosova provides for the protection of minority and community rights, and to facilitate an orderly transition from a U.N. protectorate to a democratic government; (3) work with the Council of Europe to develop and implement anti-racism programs throughout the Balkans; (4) work with the United Nations and NATO to facilitate the return of Albanians and Serbs to their pre-war homes in Mitrovica and other parts of Kosova; (5) provide assistance, trade, and other [...] show full description
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