S.CON.RES.9: A concurrent resolution condemning the violence in East Timor and urging the establishment of an international war crimes tribunal for prosecuting crimes against humanity that occurred during that conflict.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Feb. 13, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2001

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Condemns the violence that has occurred in East Timor and in the refugee camps of West Timor since January 1, 1999. Denounces the leaders of the militias and paramilitary groups who are responsible for the attacks and their accomplices in Indonesia. Expresses support for efforts in Indonesia toward domestic prosecutions of those responsible.Urges the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) endorse and support the establishment of an...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 13, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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