A resolution commending the people of Iraq on the election held on January 30, 2005, of a 275-member transitional National Assembly and of provincial and regional governments and encouraging further steps toward establishment of a free, democratic, secure, and prosperous Iraq.

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Bill Number

SRES 26

Introduced

Jan 31, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S676)

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Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Constitutions Democracy Election administration Employee training Government Operations and Politics Insurgency International Affairs International cooperation Iraq Iraq compilation Labor and Employment Law Legislative bodies Middle East and North Africa Political violence Referendum Regionalism (International organization) Rule of law Technical assistance United Nations

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Summary

Recognizes that the people of Iraq elected a Transitional National Assembly and leaders of provincial and regional governments in an election that is a milestone in the democratic development of Iraq.

Commends the people of Iraq on the election, and congratulates the new members of the Transitional National Assembly and the leaders of the provincial and regional governments.

Urges the international community to help Iraq end the insurgency.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to help the people of Iraq build a free and united Iraq.

Actions

Jan 31, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S676)
Jan 31, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S676)
Jan 31, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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