Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 106
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 30, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 30, 2017
Latest Action
Mar 30, 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
106
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
Republican
Mississippi
Republican
Arkansas
Republican
Arkansas
Republican
Colorado
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
New Hampshire
Republican
Oklahoma
Republican
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy.

Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.

Calls upon the governement of Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as independent countries, (2) refrain from acts and policies that undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and (3) take steps to fulfill the August 12, 2008, Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and the Russian Federation.

Urges the United States to declare that it will not recognize Russian de jure or de facto sovereignty over any part of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.

Urges the President to: (1) deepen cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia's advancement towards Euro-Atlantic integration; and (2) place emphasis on enhancing Georgia's security through joint military training and the provision of self-defensive capabilities.

Affirms that a free, united, democratic, and sovereign Georgia is in the long-term U.S. interest.

Text (1)
March 30, 2017
Actions (2)
03/30/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2155-2156)
03/30/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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