A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Dec 22, 2010

Recommits to honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust as well as the victims of all past genocides and mass atrocities.

Affirms that it is in the national interest and aligned with the values of the United States to work with international partners to prevent and mitigate future genocides and mass atrocities.

Supports the establishment of an interagency policy committee and a National Security Council position dedicated to the prevention of genocide and other mass atrocities.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D–WI

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

21 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Dec 23, 2010
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22, 2010
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11054-11057; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S11054-11056; text as passed Senate: CR S11056-11057)
Dec 22, 2010
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11054-11057; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S11054-11056; text as passed Senate: CR S11056-11057)
Dec 21, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.
Dec 21, 2010
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 21, 2010
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2010
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 5, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6909-6910)
Aug 5, 2010
Introduced in Senate

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Analyze S.Con.Res.71 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 S.Con.Res.71, 111th Congress: A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2010-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sconres71/BILLS-111sconres71es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Con.Res.71 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 S.Con.Res.71, 111th Congress: A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2010-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sconres71/BILLS-111sconres71es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Con.Res.71 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 S.Con.Res.71, 111th Congress: A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2010-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sconres71/BILLS-111sconres71es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Con.Res.71 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 S.Con.Res.71, 111th Congress: A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2010-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sconres71/BILLS-111sconres71es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Con.Res.71 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.