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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 2000
Calls for: (1) the European Union to disburse its pledged funds for Kosova more rapidly and funds required to provide baseline services (such as police, sanitation, water, telecommunications, and electrical supply) immediately; (2) the administration of these services to be put in the hands of the people of Kosova at the earliest possible date; (3) the U.S. Government to make it a priority to promote noncorrupt government and business practices in Kosova by providing judicial training and technical advice and assistance to police, border police, and customs officers; and (4) the United Nations Security Council to demand the immediate and unconditional return of all Kosova citizens from Serbia.Declares that: (1) the strategy for economic reconstruction in Kosova should be focused on utilizing private investment and empowerment of the people of Kosova; and (2) a more capable international peacekeeping force should be established in Mitrovice so that all residents are able to return in security to their homes.
People & committees
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9589-9590)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9589-9590)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 451.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9589-9592)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR E437)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E437)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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