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- S.RES.494
S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 14, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (6 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the Assad regime in Syria, and (2) opposing U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding Syria. Concludes that Russia's actions: (1) have enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities, and (2) undermine U.S. national security interests as well as the stability of the Middle East. Urges Russia to: (1) end all weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) support international sanctions...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 14, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |