Senate Simple Resolution 18
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 23, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
18
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
Declares that the Senate:
- upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally;
- encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern;
- commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms that will benefit the people of Argentina, stimulate economic growth, and deepen Argentina's integration with the global economy;
- praises such government for resolving its dispute with international creditors;
- encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman; and
- expresses its desire that the growing partnership between the United States and Argentina will result in greater cooperation at multilateral institutions.
06/05/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
06/05/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
05/25/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
01/23/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S404)
01/23/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:16 PM