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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 16, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 333

A resolution strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Feb 6, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed.

Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.

What just happenedFeb 6, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S834)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
29 cosponsors12 D17 R
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  • Agreed to SenateFeb 6, 2014
  • Reported to SenateFeb 4, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJan 16, 2014
  1. Feb 6, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S834)

  2. Feb 6, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S834)

  3. Feb 4, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.

  4. Feb 4, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. Feb 4, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Feb 4, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. Jan 16, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447-448)

  8. Jan 16, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentFeb 6, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed.

Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.

Reported to Senate without amendmentFeb 4, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed.

Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.

Introduced in SenateJan 16, 2014

Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the provisions of the original agreement that was signed between the National Archives and Records Administration and the Coalition Provisional Authority in order to ensure that the Iraqi Jewish Archive be kept in a place where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed.

Recognizes that: (1) the Iraqi Jewish Archive should be housed in a location that is accessible to scholars and to Iraqi Jews and their descendants, and (2) the agreement was signed before knowing the Archive's complete history.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to cultural property under international law and to ensuring justice for victims of ethnic and religious persecution.

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