H.Con.Res. 143 (109th): Expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy.

Introduced:
May 03, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Christopher Cox [R-CA48]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 3, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 03, 2005
Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (6D, 4R) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated May 03, 2005.
6 pages

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5/3/2005--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) the Russian Federation's compliance with the minimum standards of democratic governance and rule of law characteristic of Group of 8 (G8) member countries; (2) conditioning participation by the Russian Federation in the G8 on acceptance of, and adherence to, the democratic standards and principles adhered to by the other G8 nations; and (3) steps to suspend Russian Federation participation until the President determines and reports to Congress that the Russian Government is committed to respecting and upholding these democratic principles.

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