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Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 13, 2013)
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Extends condolences to the members of his family and his fellow citizens.
Requests: (1) the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of honor and condolence to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, and (2) the President to identify an appropriate and lasting U.S. government program to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.
What just happenedDec 13, 2013
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8812)
Who’s behind it
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8812)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8812)
Introduced in Senate
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Extends condolences to the members of his family and his fellow citizens.
Requests: (1) the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of honor and condolence to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, and (2) the President to identify an appropriate and lasting U.S. government program to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Extends condolences to the members of his family and his fellow citizens.
Requests: (1) the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of honor and condolence to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, and (2) the President to identify an appropriate and lasting U.S. government program to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.