Senate Simple Resolution 557
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strategic importance of NATO to the collective security of the transatlantic region and urging its member states to work together at the upcoming summit to strengthen the alliance.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 27, 2018
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
557
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
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the collective defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and urges members to work together at the upcoming 2018 NATO summit to meet urgent security threats.
07/17/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
07/17/2018
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.
07/11/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
06/27/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4516-4517)
06/27/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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