Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 256
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
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Passed House on Jul 11, 2018
Overview
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Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
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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
256
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.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Condemns: (1) any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy of the Baltic States; and (2) the ongoing violation of the Helsinki principles by the Russian Federation with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Supports: (1) keeping in effect U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia relating to Crimea until Ukraine's sovereignty over Crimea has been restored and sanctions relating to the Donbas until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented; (2) keeping the door to North Atlantic Treaty Organization membership open to those countries that are eligible to join the alliance and that meet all the necessary requirements for membership; and (3) the democratic aspirations of the people of all countries concerned, including Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova.

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) considers it to be essential for the United States to maintain and increase political, economic, and security support for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) appreciates the spirit of friendship of such countries, their commitment to collective security, and their contributions to peace operations around the globe.

Calls for continued support to the United States European Reassurance Initiative.

Text (2)
July 11, 2018
April 6, 2017
Amendments (2)
Jul 11, 2018
Agreed to in House
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Sponsorship
House Amendment 843
An amendment to strike the preamble and insert new text.
Agreed To
Jul 11, 2018
Agreed to in House
1
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House Amendment 842
An amendment to strike all after the resolving clause and insert new text.
Agreed To
Actions (14)
07/11/2018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
07/11/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/11/2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
07/11/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
07/11/2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6065-6067; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6066)
07/11/2018
Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
07/11/2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
06/28/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
06/28/2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/28/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
04/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/06/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E471)
04/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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