Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 505
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 6, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 6, 2017
Latest Action
Sep 7, 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
505
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
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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Massachusetts
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Minnesota
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New York
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Condemns North Korea's threats against Guam.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Guam's security and its U.S. territorial waters.

Supports evaluating needed investments in defensive capabilities to further safeguard Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Reaffirms U.S. support for forward deployment of missile defense systems to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and its Asia-Pacific allies.

Urges enhanced strategic diplomatic engagement and military cooperation by the United States to address the growing North Korean threat.

Demands that the international community fully enforce sanctions against the North Korean regime.

Condemns any further escalation that endangers Guam and our citizenry or that could lead to a military conflict with North Korea.

Text (1)
September 6, 2017
Actions (3)
09/07/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7097)
09/06/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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