S.Res. 288 · 113th Congress
A resolution supporting enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and encouraging increased…
Full title
A resolution supporting enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and encouraging increased cooperation between the United States and West and Central African countries to fight armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime threats.
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- Senate Introduced Nov 6, 2013
- Senate Passed Jan 7, 2014
Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 7, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)
Condemns acts of armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, and supports U.S. efforts to assist West and Central African countries in combatting such activities.
Commends the African Union (AU) and the various subregional entities and international agencies that have worked to develop policy and program frameworks for enhancing maritime security in West and Central Africa.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution supporting enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and encouraging increased cooperation between the United States and West and Central African countries to fight armed robbery at sea, piracy, and other maritime threats.
Latest action (Jan 7, 2014): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S81-82; text as passed Senate: CR S81-82)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 6, 2013
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- Senate Introduced Nov 6, 2013
- Senate Passed Jan 7, 2014
No recorded floor vote found.