S.Con.Res. 133 · 108th Congress
A concurrent resolution declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
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Sarbanes18 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jul 22, 2004
- Senate Passed Jul 22, 2004
States that Congress declares that the atrocities unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, are genocide.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 22, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
States that Congress declares that the atrocities unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, are genocide.
Reminds the Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, particularly the Government of Sudan, of their legal obligations under the Convention.
Declares that the Government of Sudan has violated such Convention.
Deplores the United Nations Human Rights Commission's failure to take appropriate action with respect to the crisis in Darfur, particularly the Commission's failure to support U.S.-sponsored efforts to strongly condemn gross human rights violations committed in Darfur. Calls upon the United Nations (UN) and the UN Secretary General to assert leadership by calling the atrocities being committed in Darfur genocide.
Calls on UN member states, particularly member states from the African Union, the Arab League, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to undertake measures to prevent the genocide in Darfur from escalating further, including the imposition of targeted sanctions against those responsible for the atrocities.
Commends the Administration's leadership in seeking a peaceful resolution to the Darfur conflict and in addressing the ensuing humanitarian crisis, including the visit of Secretary of State Colin Powell to Darfur in June 2004, to engage directly in efforts to end the genocide, and the provision of nearly $140 million in bilateral humanitarian assistance through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Commends the President for appointing former Senator John Danforth as Envoy for Peace in Sudan, and further commends the appointment of Senator Danforth as U.S. Ambassador to the UN.
Calls on the Administration to: (1) continue to lead an international effort to stop genocide in Darfur; and (2) impose targeted means, including visa bans and the freezing of assets, against officials of the Government of Sudan and Janjaweed militia commanders who are responsible for the war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
Calls on USAID to establish a Darfur Resettlement, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Fund.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A concurrent resolution declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Latest action (Sep 7, 2004): Held at the desk.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 22, 2004
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Jul 22, 2004
- Senate Passed Jul 22, 2004
No recorded floor vote found.