S.Res. 573: A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-06-29 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7770-7771; text as passed Senate: CR S7770-7771)

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-06-29 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7770-7771; text as passed Senate: CR S7770-7771) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 24, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the urgency of addressing the threats to U.S. national security in Somalia and the conditions that foster those threats. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to stand with the people of Somalia who aspire to a future free of terrorism and violence through political reconciliation. Recognizes the important work being done by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Calls on: (1) the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia to cease any use of child soldiers and renew its commitment to political reconciliation; and (2) regional governments and parties, particularly the government of Eritrea, to play a productive role in helping to bring peace to Somalia. Welcomes the President's efforts to bring greater focus and resources toward the situation in Somalia. Urges the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that all U.S. humanitarian, diplomatic, political, and counterterrorism programs in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa are coordinated toward the long-term goal of establishing stability, respect for human rights, and functional, inclusive governance in Somalia.

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Official text

A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)

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Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · 3 cosponsors

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Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

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Words on this page, explained (3)

Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111sres573.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/sres>

Record fed-us-cong111-sres573 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111