Senate Concurrent Resolution 16
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 18, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
16
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
- the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States,
- APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and
- the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and other APEC members.
May 18, 2017
05/18/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
05/18/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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