Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jun 2007): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244.
What this bill does
This U.S. House concurrent resolution urges the League of Arab States and its member countries to formally recognize the atrocities occurring in Darfur, Sudan, as genocide. It also calls for these nations to increase their efforts to stop the violence and displacement in the region. The resolution specifically asks the Arab League to agree to and pass a resolution supporting the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to enforce a ceasefire and protect civilians.
The resolution affects the League of Arab States and its member nations by requesting their action and support. It also indirectly involves the United Nations, the African Union, and a U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan, as it urges cooperation among these entities to achieve peace and stability in Darfur. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 4, 2007, and has since been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
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Official summary
Urges the League of Arab States and each member State to: (1) declare the systematic torture, rape, and displacement of Darfurians a genocide; and (2) pass a resolution to support and accept a United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force, as agreed to by all parties to the Abuja Communique on November 30, 2006, enforce the ceasefire, protect civilians, and ensure access to humanitarian assistance in Darfur.
Urges the League of Arab States work with the United Nations, the African Union, and the United States Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan, Andrew Natsios, to bring about peace and stability to Darfur, the refugee camps, and along the Chadian border.
Timeline
28 Jun 2007
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 7 do?
- This U.S. House concurrent resolution urges the League of Arab States and its member countries to formally recognize the atrocities occurring in Darfur, Sudan, as genocide. It also calls for these nations to increase their efforts to stop the violence and displacement in the region. The resolution specifically asks the Arab League to agree to and pass a resolution supporting the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to enforce a ceasefire and protect civilians. The resolution affects the League of Arab States and its member nations by requesting their action and support. It also indirectly involves the United Nations, the African Union, and a U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan, as it urges cooperation among these entities to achieve peace and stability in Darfur. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 4, 2007, and has since been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
- Has H.Con.Res. 7 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 7. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 7?
- H.Con.Res. 7 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 111 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 7?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244. (28 Jun 2007).
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