House Joint Resolution 139
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
139
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution condemns Russia's violation of international agreements and norms in its relations with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
The President is authorized and requested to:
- designate an annual Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week until the nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia are free to exercise their sovereign rights without outside interference, and
- develop policies to help these nations determine their own futures.
September 12, 2018
09/12/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/12/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1229)
09/12/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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