Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

Sen. Coons sponsored 46 bills about international affairs in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 15, 2020	S.RES.802	A resolution commending the United States African Development Foundation on the occasion of its 40th anniversary for creating pathways to prosperity for underserved communities on the African continent through community-led development.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 24, 2020	S.4728	A bill to impose sanctions with respect to officials of the Government of the Russian Federation complicit in the poisoning of its citizens for political motives, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 21, 2020	S.4240	A bill to prohibit the use of funds to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 16, 2020	S.RES.624	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interest and national security of the United States.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3013-3014)
May 19, 2020	S.3759	A bill to close high risk wildlife markets and prevent wildlife disease transmission globally, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 17, 2020	S.RES.545	A resolution commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, including the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is critical to the survival of the program.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1779-1780)
Oct. 22, 2019	S.RES.371	A resolution reaffirming the support of the United States for the people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.	10	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S251-252)
Dec. 10, 2019	S.RES.450	A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".	2	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)
Nov. 21, 2019	S.2934	A bill to clarify United States policy toward Libya, advance a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Libya, and support the people of Libya.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 31, 2019	S.2351	A bill to promote human rights and accountability in Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 7, 2019	S.727	A bill to combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas, and for other purposes.	26	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
June 5, 2019	S.1727	A bill to establish the Partnership Fund for Peace to promote joint economic development and finance ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies and those in the United States and Israel to improve economic cooperation and people-to-people peacebuilding programs, and to further shared community building, peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
April 2, 2019	S.987	A bill to implement the recommendations of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 17, 2019	S.RES.22	A resolution condemning the terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya on January 15, 2019, and offering sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends, and the people of Kenya.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 13, 2018	S.RES.731	A resolution designating December 10, 2018, as "Human Rights Day" and recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.	10	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7625; text: CR S7599)
Oct. 4, 2018	S.3549	A bill to establish the Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the United States, Israel, and countries in the Middle East to improve economic cooperation and people to people exchanges to further shared community building, peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 17, 2018	S.RES.629	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192)
Aug. 22, 2018	S.3368	A bill to reduce global fragility and violence by improving the capacity of the United States to reduce and address the causes of violence, instability, and fragility, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 18, 2018	S.RES.579	A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth	21	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)
March 22, 2018	S.RES.442	A resolution expressing solidarity with the United Kingdom after the nerve agent attack in Salisbury.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1951)
Feb. 15, 2018	S.RES.407	A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance.	15	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1167)
Dec. 7, 2017	S.RES.350	A resolution recognizing the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".	17	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7932)
Sept. 25, 2017	S.RES.266	A resolution reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5887-5888)
Jan. 23, 2017	S.RES.18	A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.	6	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Nov. 29, 2016	S.RES.620	A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6552)
Sept. 12, 2016	S.RES.552	A resolution commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of NATO's invocation of Article V to defend the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5504-5505)
March 1, 2016	S.RES.381	A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.	2	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
Dec. 7, 2015	S.RES.330	A resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.	3	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
Dec. 10, 2015	S.2385	A bill to strengthen protections for the remaining populations of wild elephants, rhinoceroses, and other imperiled species through country-specific anti-poaching efforts and anti-trafficking strategies, to promote the value of wildlife and natural resources, to curtail the demand for illegal wildlife products in consumer countries, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 10, 2014	S.RES.597	A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS day.	3	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
April 7, 2014	S.RES.413	A resolution recognizing 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda, and affirming it is in the national interest of the United States to work in close coordination with international partners to help prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities.	5	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice. (text: CR 12/10/14 S6579)
Sept. 10, 2014	S.RES.541	A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this epidemic.	20	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880)
Sept. 18, 2014	S.2853	A bill to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 24, 2014	S.RES.522	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014.	6	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
April 29, 2014	S.RES.426	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.	12	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
Dec. 10, 2013	S.RES.314	A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.	2	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)
March 5, 2014	S.RES.375	A resolution concerning the crisis in the Central African Republic and supporting United States and international efforts to end the violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of the conflict.	1	All Republicans	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1668-1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1668-1669)
Nov. 20, 2013	S.1745	A bill to promote security, stability and good governance in Somalia through a coordinated interagency strategy that supports the consolidation of recent security and political gains in Somalia.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct. 11, 2013	S.RES.268	A resolution condemning the September 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7888-7889)
May 16, 2013	S.RES.144	A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.	11	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5302-5304; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5302-5303; text as passed Senate: CR S5303-5304)
June 10, 2013	S.RES.166	A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and commending its successor, the African Union.	1	All Republicans	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5304-5305)
March 22, 2013	S.RES.90	A resolution standing with the people of Kenya following their national and local elections on March 4, 2013, and urging a peaceful and credible resolution of electoral disputes in the courts.	3	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)
March 21, 2012	S.RES.402	A resolution condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield.	46	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6009-6010)
March 15, 2012	S.RES.397	A resolution promoting peace and stability in Sudan, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2282; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2280-2281; text as passed Senate: CR S2281-2282)
July 18, 2011	S.CON.RES.25	A concurrent resolution welcoming the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, congratulating the people of South Sudan for freely and peacefully expressing their will through an internationally accepted referendum, and calling on the Governments and people of Sudan and South Sudan to peacefully resolve outstanding issues including the final status of Abyei.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 5, 2011	S.CON.RES.15	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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