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House Concurrent Resolution 99
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 19, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Jan 19, 2018
Latest Action
Jan 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
99
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Rod Blum
Iowa
Democrat
Jan Schakowsky
Illinois
Republican
Jim Banks
Indiana
Democrat
Pete Visclosky
Indiana
Democrat
Debbie Dingell
Michigan
Democrat
Marcy Kaptur
Ohio
Republican
Joe Barton
Texas
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in common defense, the enduring commitment to a free and unified Europe, and an expanding and deepening economic prosperity under the rule of law.

Commends the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements over the past 25 years in building free, democratic, and prosperous societies.

Expresses appreciation for the contributions of such republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union to the promotion and defense of common values of freedom, democracy, and liberty and for their support in the fight against violent extremism.

Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and close cooperation with such republics.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
January 19, 2018
Actions (2)
01/19/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/19/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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