Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of the Albanian People of Kosova to self-determination and independence from the repressive, authoritarian, and barbaric Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 312, introduced in the 105th Congress by Representative James Traficant, expresses the sense of Congress on the issue of Kosova. The resolution states that Congress believes the United States should publicly recognize the right of the Albanian people of Kosova to self-determination and independence. It also indicates that Congress supports this right and believes independence is the only acceptable outcome for the Kosovar Albanians.
The resolution further suggests that the U.S. should contribute resources to facilitate Kosova's independence. It also calls for the U.S., in partnership with the United Nations and other international groups, to establish a working group. This group would focus on the practicalities of secession to prevent future conflicts from threatening international peace and security, and to encourage dialogue to avert violence. Finally, the resolution states Congress's belief that the U.S. should employ all necessary means to remove obstacles to Kosovar self-determination.
This measure is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the opinion of both the House and the Senate. It has been introduced and currently has no further legislative action listed. The full text of the resolution is not yet available.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) publicly declare that the Albanians of Kosova have a legal right to self-determination and that independence is the only solution acceptable to the Kosovars; (2) support and sponsor Kosovar Albanians' right of self-determination; (3) provide its share of resources necessary to facilitate independence for Kosova; (4) in conjunction with United Nations members and other multilateral organizations, convene a working group that deals with the specifics of secession in order to prevent future civil conflict from rising to the level of a breach of international peace and security and that facilitates constructive dialogue in order to prevent violence; and (5) use any and all means necessary to remove impediments to the Kosovar Albanians' right to self-determination.
Timeline
28 Jul 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 312 do?
- H.Con.Res. 312, introduced in the 105th Congress by Representative James Traficant, expresses the sense of Congress on the issue of Kosova. The resolution states that Congress believes the United States should publicly recognize the right of the Albanian people of Kosova to self-determination and independence. It also indicates that Congress supports this right and believes independence is the only acceptable outcome for the Kosovar Albanians. The resolution further suggests that the U.S. should contribute resources to facilitate Kosova's independence. It also calls for the U.S., in partnership with the United Nations and other international groups, to establish a working group. This group would focus on the practicalities of secession to prevent future conflicts from threatening international peace and security, and to encourage dialogue to avert violence. Finally, the resolution states Congress's belief that the U.S. should employ all necessary means to remove obstacles to Kosovar self-determination. This measure is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the opinion of both the House and the Senate. It has been introduced and currently has no further legislative action listed. The full text of the resolution is not yet available.
- Has H.Con.Res. 312 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 312. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 312?
- H.Con.Res. 312 was sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] (D-OH), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 312?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (28 Jul 1998).
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