House Simple Resolution 207
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing the continued support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement).
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 17, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
207
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
Reaffirms support for the Good Friday Agreement as the essential framework for the continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, tolerance, and mutual trust, in Northern Ireland.
Encourages the Irish and British governments, as well as the Northern Ireland political parties, to continue to uphold and respect the provisions of that agreement throughout the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and to ensure that future European Union-United Kingdom and Ireland-United Kingdom negotiations give priority to protecting the gains of the peace process in Northern Ireland.
March 17, 2017
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
03/17/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/17/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:25 PM