Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, in a peaceful manner consistent with Ukraine's democratic values and national interest, in keeping with its commitments as a participating State of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Latest action · Oct 5, 2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 4, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Congratulates the people of Ukraine for holding free parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007.
Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991.
Expresses support for the Ukrainian people's efforts to build upon the democratic gains of the Orange Revolution by strengthening respect for human rights and the rule of law, including an independent judiciary.
Calls for the timely formation of a government that reflects the will of Ukrainian voters and advances political stability and democratic development, with a special focus on the constitutional framework.
Pledges continued assistance to the further development of a free and democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law, a free market economy, and consolidation of Ukraine's security and sovereignty.
Cosponsors 33
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Oct 4, 2007 to Dec 18, 2007, with 12 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MI | Carolyn C. Kilpatrick | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-CA | Doris O. Matsui | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-NC | G. K. Butterfield | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-WI | Gwen Moore | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-CA | Hilda L. Solis | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-NY | Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-MD | Steny H. Hoyer | Original | Oct 4, 2007 |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | Oct 10, 2007 | |
| D-MI | Sander M. Levin | Oct 10, 2007 | |
| D-PA | Allyson Y. Schwartz | Oct 15, 2007 |
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- Oct 5, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
- Oct 4, 2007Introduced in House
- Oct 4, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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- Oct 4, 2007Introduced in House
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