2007 Legislation
2007 Legislation
Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act: Senate Bill 2271
S. 2271 (Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act) was an original Senate Banking Committee bill championed by Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Richard Shelby (R-AL). It was introduced on October 31, 2007.
The bill authorizes, but does not mandate, state and local divestment from companies doing business with the genocidal government of
Resolution Calling for Peace in Darfur: Senate Resolution 455
S. Res. 455 was introduced on February 14th, 2008 by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL). The bill had 42 co-sponsors.
The bill calls on the Government of Sudan and all signatories and non signatories to cease all hostilities as outlined by the Darfur Peace Agreement. It also calls on the Government of Sudan to allow for the deployment of the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force. The bill was passed by the Senate on March 5, 2008.
View text of Senate Resolution 455
Resolution on Tactical Support for UNAMID: Senate Resolution 432
S. Res. 432 was introduced on January 28, 2008 by Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE). The bill had 36 co-sponsors.
View text of Senate Resolution 432
Genocide Accountability Act: Senate Bill 888
S.888 was introduced on March 15, 2007 by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL). The bill had five co-sponsors: Senators Coburn, Cornyn, Feingold, Kennedy and Leahy.
The bill seeks to close a legal loophole that prevents the U.S. Justice Department from prosecuting people in the United States who have committed genocide in other countries. The bill was passed by the Senate by unanimous consent on March 29, 2007.
Hybrid Force Resolution: Senate Resolution 276
Senate Resolution 276 was introduced on July 19, 2007 by Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE). The bill had 39 co-sponsors.
The bill calls for the swift deployment of the United Nations-African Union hybrid peacekeeping force in Darfur and for efforts to renew the peace process. The bill was passed by the Senate by unanimous consent on July 31, 2007.
View text of Senate Resolution 276
Senate China Resolution: Senate Resolution 203
Senate Resolution 203 was introduced on May 16, 2007 by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ). The bill had 27 co-sponsors.
The bill calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan. The bill was passed by the Senate by unanimous consent on July 30, 2007.
View text of Senate Resolution 203
House China Resolution: House Resolution 422
House Resolution 422 was introduced on May 21, 2007 by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). The bill had 130 co-sponsors.
The bill calls on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan. The bill was passed by the House in a 410-0 vote on June 5, 2007.