Senate Simple Resolution 598
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 30, 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
598
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
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.
Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification.
Recommends that the ratification remain a top Administration priority.
July 30, 2018
07/30/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5458-5459)
07/30/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:45 PM