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.
Latest action · Feb 25, 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 25, 2009 to Mar 6, 2009, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Connie Mack | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-TX | Ted Poe | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-IN | Mike Pence | Mar 6, 2009 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 25, 2009Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Asia
- Canada
- Europe
- France
- Georgia (Republic)
- Germany
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Italy
- Japan
- Moldova
- News media and reporting
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Political movements and philosophies
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- U.S. and foreign investments
- United Kingdom
Text 1
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- Feb 25, 2009Introduced in House
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