Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Feb 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill expresses the sentiment of Congress that Russia's membership in the Group of Eight (G8) should be dependent on its compliance with international commitments and democratic principles. Specifically, it calls for Russia to uphold human rights, respect the sovereignty of its neighbors, and refrain from using energy as a political weapon.
The resolution affects the United States' diplomatic relationship with Russia and the other G8 nations. It asks the President to work with other G8 leaders to make Russia's continued participation conditional on specific actions. These actions include steps to allow independent media and political opposition, tackle corruption, and withdraw troops from Georgian territory.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require presidential signature to become law, but it signals Congress's position to the executive branch.
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Official summary
Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights.
Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Calls upon the President to urge the governments of the other six original G8 member states to condition Russia's continued G8 membership on its adherence to the shared values of the organization's members.
Timeline
25 Feb 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 61 do?
- This bill expresses the sentiment of Congress that Russia's membership in the Group of Eight (G8) should be dependent on its compliance with international commitments and democratic principles. Specifically, it calls for Russia to uphold human rights, respect the sovereignty of its neighbors, and refrain from using energy as a political weapon. The resolution affects the United States' diplomatic relationship with Russia and the other G8 nations. It asks the President to work with other G8 leaders to make Russia's continued participation conditional on specific actions. These actions include steps to allow independent media and political opposition, tackle corruption, and withdraw troops from Georgian territory. Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require presidential signature to become law, but it signals Congress's position to the executive branch.
- Has H.Con.Res. 61 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 61. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 61?
- H.Con.Res. 61 was sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (R-FL), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 61?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (25 Feb 2009).
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