To restrict assistance for countries that recruit child soldiers.
What it does: Inserts “demobilize children from its forces or from government-supported armed groups and” after “to”
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT)We couldn't read part of this amendment. That part is shown as written below.
Inserts “demobilize children from its forces or from government-supported armed groups and” after “to”
…to[inserted: demobilize children from its forces or from government-supported armed groups and]…
Original wording
On page 395, line 7, after “to” insert the following: “demobilize children from its forces or from government-supported armed groups and”.
Shown as written
On page 395, line 1, strike “security” and insert in lieu thereof the following: “governmental armed forces or government-supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces,”.
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SA 2761. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2764, making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 395, line 1, strike “security” and insert in lieu thereof the following: “governmental armed forces or government-supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces,”.
On page 395, line 7, after “to” insert the following: “demobilize children from its forces or from government-supported armed groups and”.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2761 proposed by Senator Leahy.(consideration: CR S11198-11202; text: CR S11201)
September 6, 2007
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2761 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 6, 2007
Amendment SA 2761 proposed by Senator Leahy. (consideration: CR S11198-11202; text: CR S11201) To restrict assistance for countries that recruit child soldiers.
September 6, 2007
Amendment SA 2761 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 6, 2007