Welcoming the new state of Southern Sudan, encouraging Sudan and Southern Sudan to resolve separation issues and the future of the Abyei region, and urging the Governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan to abide by the principles of peace, democracy, and human rights.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

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Congratulates the people of Southern Sudan for exercising their right to self determination.

Welcomes the new nation of Southern Sudan.

Pledges that the United States will work with the governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan to ensure a peaceful transition to independence.

Calls on: (1) the government of Southern Sudan to create democratic institutions, build infrastructures, and ensure the well-being of its citizens; and (2) the U.S. government to appoint an Ambassador to Southern Sudan.

Urges the government of Sudan to put an end to repression and violence in the region and abide by democratic principles.

Encourages other nations to welcome the new state of Southern Sudan and assist with the transition process.

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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL

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May 13, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Apr 15, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E746-747)
Apr 15, 2011
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Discuss H.Res.233, 112th Congress: Welcoming the new state of Southern Sudan, encouraging Sudan and Southern Sudan to resolve separation issues and the future of the Abyei region, and urging the Governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan to abide by the principles of peace, democracy, and human rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/233

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/233

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres233/BILLS-112hres233ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.233, 112th Congress: Welcoming the new state of Southern Sudan, encouraging Sudan and Southern Sudan to resolve separation issues and the future of the Abyei region, and urging the Governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan to abide by the principles of peace, democracy, and human rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/233

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-04-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres233/BILLS-112hres233ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:32:43Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.233 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.