House Simple Resolution 137
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2019
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
137
Congress
116
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
This resolution (1) expresses support for the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in strengthening global nuclear security, (2) affirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials, and (3) encourages the United States and other IAEA member states to ensure that the IAEA has the necessary resources carry out its duties.
February 15, 2019
03/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
02/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:54 PM