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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that foreign assistance funding to the Governments of Libya and Egypt should be suspended until the President certifies to Congress that both governments are providing proper security at United States embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. [SR-556]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that foreign assistance funding to the governments of Libya and Egypt should be suspended until the President certifies to Congress that both governments are providing, and will provide in the future, security necessary to protect U.S. personnel in and around the U.S. embassies and consulates in these two countries, pursuant to the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6345) on 09/13/2012
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A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi. [SR-551]
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Recognizes the dedicated service and deep commitment of the four American public servants, including Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability. Praises Ambassador Stevens, who represented the highest tradition of American public service, for his extraordinary record of dedication to the United States' interests in some of the most difficult and dangerous posts around the globe. Sends deepest condolences
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6285-6286; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6286; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6273-6274) on 09/12/2012
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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification and the beginning of warm and abiding relations between the people of the United States and Italy. [SR-394]
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Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the modern state of Italy. Celebrates the ties of kinship and democratic values that unite the United States and Italy. Honors the service of Italy's soldiers, sailors, and airmen alongside U.S. forces most recently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Italy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1581; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1581; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1579-1580) on 03/12/2012
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the liberation of Libya from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi. [SR-317]
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Congratulates the people of Libya for their courage in liberating themselves from the despotic regime of Muammar Qaddafi. Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their coalition partners for their bravery and professionalism. Supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Libya and welcomes the Libyan Declaration of Liberation by the National Transitional Council. Affirms the U.S. national interest in a Libyan transition to democracy. Urges the swift establishment of a transitional authority in Libya that is inclusive
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7195) on 11/08/2011
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on United States military operations in Libya. [SR-194]
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Supports the aspirations of the Libyan people for political reform based on democratic and human rights. Commends the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and our coalition partners who are engaged in military operations to protect the Libyan people. Supports the limited use of military force by the United States in Libya as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3229) on 05/23/2011
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A resolution calling on the President to submit to Congress a detailed description of United States policy objectives in Libya, both during and after Muammar Qaddafi's rule, and a plan to achieve them, and to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Libya. [SR-148]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should submit to Congress: (1) a detailed description of U.S. policy objectives in Libya; (2) a detailed plan to achieve those objectives; (3) a detailed estimate of the full cost of U.S. military operations in Libya and any other actions required to implement the plan; and (4) a detailed description of the limitations the President has placed on the nature, duration, and scope of U.S. military operations in Libya, as referenced in his March 21, 2011, letter to Congress. Expresses the sense of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2541-2542) on 04/14/2011
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance. [SR-146]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. military intervention in Libya, as explained by the President, is not in the vital interests of the United States; (2) the President should have consulted with Congress prior to committing the U.S. Armed Forces either independently or as a major part of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations; (3) the President should obtain authorization from Congress before providing further military and financial support to Libya operations and should not assume that such an authorization would equate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2539-2540) on 04/14/2011
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A resolution calling for a no-fly zone and the recognition of the Transitional National Council in Libya. [SR-102]
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Applauds the bravery of the Libyan people, who are fighting to secure their universal rights against the violent dictatorship of Muammar Qaddafi. Condemns Muammar Qaddafi for using overwhelming and indiscriminate violence against peaceful demonstrators and civilians, which has resulted in gross human rights abuses, grave loss of innocent life, and potentially crimes against humanity. Welcomes the calls for imposing a no-fly zone in Libya. Reiterates that it is U.S. policy that Colonel Qaddafi must leave power. Calls on the President to: (1)
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1682) on 03/15/2011
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A joint resolution authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. [SJR-20]
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces and coalition partners who are engaged in military operations to protect the people of Libya have demonstrated extraordinary bravery and should be commended; (2) the U.S. government should continue to support the aspirations of the people of Libya for political reform and self-government based on democratic and human rights; (3) the military goals of U.S. policy in Libya are to protect civilians and enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973; (4) U.S. political goals are to achieve
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S4313) on 07/05/2011
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A joint resolution prohibiting the deployment, establishment, or maintenance of a presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes. [SJR-18]
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States that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces shall be used exclusively to defend and advance U.S. national security interests; (2) the President has failed to provide Congress with a compelling security rationale for current U.S. military activities regarding Libya; and (3) the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the U.S. Armed Forces on the ground in Libya unless such presence is limited to the immediate personal defense of U.S. government officials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3617-3619) on 06/08/2011
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A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya. [SJR-16]
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Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/25/2011
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A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and the people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same. [SJR-15]
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Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/25/2011
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A joint resolution declaring that the President has exceeded his authority under the War Powers Resolution as it pertains to the ongoing military engagement in Libya. [SJR-14]
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Declares that, as it pertains to the continuing armed engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against the government of Libya, the President has exceeded the statutory time limits in the War Powers Resolution and is therefore in violation of the law. Calls on the President to seek a formal authorization from Congress to continue the mission in Libya and cease armed engagement against the government of Libya until further action is authorized by Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 68. on 05/24/2011
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A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same. [SJR-13]
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Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 67. on 05/24/2011
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A bill to provide limitations on United States assistance, and for other purposes. [S.3576]
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Prohibits amounts from being obligated or expended for any direct U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to Libya, Egypt, Pakistan, or a host country of a U.S. diplomatic facility that was attacked, trespassed upon, breached, or attempted to be attacked, trespassed upon, or breached, on or after September 1, 2012. Authorizes the President to request that the prohibition be suspended with respect to a country if the President certifies to Congress that: (1) such country is cooperating with investigations into an attack, has arrested or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 9/21/2012 S6679-6684) on 09/22/2012
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A bill to require investigations into and a report on the September 11-13, 2012, attacks on the United States missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, and for other purposes. [S.3551]
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States that: (1) Congress condemns the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic missions in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen; and (2) the American people mourn the loss of our public servants and offer our condolences to the families of those killed in Benghazi, Libya. Directs the President to report to Congress on: (1) the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya; (2) the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, that began on September 11, 2012; (3) the September 13, 2012, attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen; and (4) the state
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/13/2012
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3241]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-172. on 05/24/2012
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [S.1867]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Navy Programs - (Sec. 121) Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning
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Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S8094-8138) on 12/01/2011
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A bill to provide for the exhumation and transfer of remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces buried in Tripoli, Libya. [S.1822]
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Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to take all necessary steps to: (1) exhume the remains of 13 deceased U.S. sailors buried in or near Protestant Cemetery and Tripoli Castle in Tripoli, Libya; (2) transfer such remains for laboratory identification; (3) in the case of identified remains, transport such remains to a veterans cemetery located near the closest living family member of the deceased (or to another cemetery, as determined by the Secretary); (4) in the case of identified remains, provide a military funeral and burial; and (5) in the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 11/08/2011
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1601]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-85. on 09/22/2011