House Simple Resolution 159
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the March First Movement and Korea's declaration of independence from the Empire of Japan.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 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
159
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution reaffirms the United States' support for South Korea on the 100th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Japan. The resolution also commends South Korea's efforts to achieve a unified and denuclearized Korean Peninsula.
February 28, 2019
03/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
02/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:41 PM