A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 10, 2014

Condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965-1966.

Expresses concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period.

Urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations related to such mass killing.

Calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia during such period to establish an interagency working group to: (1) locate and make available to the public all classified records and documents related to such mass killings, and (2) report to Congress.

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Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D–NM

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Dec 10, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542)
Dec 10, 2014
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.596, 113th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/596

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres596/BILLS-113sres596is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.596, 113th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/596

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2014-12-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres596/BILLS-113sres596is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.596, 113th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/596

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2014-12-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres596/BILLS-113sres596is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.596, 113th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/596

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2014-12-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres596/BILLS-113sres596is.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.

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