To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova.

Executive Comment Requested from State.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 23, 1994

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on: (1) the situation in Kosova, including the manner in which Serbia's policies have affected the economic, social, and cultural rights of the majority in Kosova; (2) measures to provide humanitarian assistance to the population of Kosova and to Kosovar refugees; and (3) his recommendations on what modalities may be pursued to implement international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova, to reestablish an international presence in Kosova to monitor more effectively the situation there, and to secure for such people their right to democratic self-government.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

16 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Sep 23, 1994
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jun 6, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Jun 6, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
May 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 23, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1020)
May 23, 1994
Introduced in House
May 23, 1994
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.251 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.251, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres251/BILLS-103hconres251ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T11:39:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Con.Res.251 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Examine H.Con.Res.251 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.251, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres251/BILLS-103hconres251ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T11:39:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.251 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine H.Con.Res.251 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.251, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres251/BILLS-103hconres251ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T11:39:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.251 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.251, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-05-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres251/BILLS-103hconres251ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T11:39:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.251 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.