House Simple Resolution 777
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Strongly reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement, urging the British and Irish Governments to vigorously implement certain aspects of the Agreement, and urging the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland and to continue to promote full implementation of the Agreement.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2018
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
777
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, signed on April 10, 1998, as a blueprint for sustainable peace in Northern Ireland. Urges the Department of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland and to promote full implementation of that agreement.
March 13, 2018
06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
04/05/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E394-395)
03/13/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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