S.Res. 108 · 111th Congress
A resolution commending Captain Richard Phillips, the crew of the "Maersk Alabama", and the United States…
Full title
A resolution commending Captain Richard Phillips, the crew of the "Maersk Alabama", and the United States Armed Forces, recognizing the growing problem of piracy off Somalia's coast, and urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to address piracy and its root causes.
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- Senate Introduced Apr 22, 2009
- Senate Passed Apr 22, 2009
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama deserves the respect and admiration of all people of the United States for his brave conduct under life-threatening circumstances; (2) the Senate shares the sense of relief and gratitude felt by the family and shipmates of Captain Phillips; (3) all members of the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 22, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama deserves the respect and admiration of all people of the United States for his brave conduct under life-threatening circumstances; (2) the Senate shares the sense of relief and gratitude felt by the family and shipmates of Captain Phillips; (3) all members of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in the rescue operation, in particular members of the Navy and Navy SEAL teams who rescued Captain Phillips, the officials of other federal government departments and agencies who contributed, and the crew of the Maersk Alabama, are to be commended for their exceptional efforts and devotion to duty; and (4) the President should work with the international community and the transitional government of Somalia to develop a comprehensive strategy to address both the burgeoning problem of piracy and its root causes.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution commending Captain Richard Phillips, the crew of the "Maersk Alabama", and the United States Armed Forces, recognizing the growing problem of piracy off Somalia's coast, and urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to address piracy and its root causes.
Latest action (Apr 22, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4596-4597; text as passed Senate: CR S4597; text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 22, 2009
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- Senate Introduced Apr 22, 2009
- Senate Passed Apr 22, 2009
No recorded floor vote found.