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S.Res. 520 · 113th Congress

A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families…

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A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

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3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 24, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Jul 31, 2014

Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 31, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.

Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, Canada, and New Zealand.

Supports the international investigation into the attack on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, including unobstructed access to the crash site.

Calls on the Russian Federation to stop the flow of weapons and fighters across the border with Ukraine, allow an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe monitoring mission on the border, and fully cooperate with the international investigation.

Urges the European Union (EU) to join the United State in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its actions in Ukraine through the use of increased sanctions.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

Latest action (Jul 31, 2014): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 24, 2014

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  1. Senate Introduced Jul 24, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Jul 31, 2014

No recorded floor vote found.