Senate Simple Resolution 27
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 24, 2019
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
27
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President is required by statute to impose mandatory sanctions on Russia.
04/04/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
04/04/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
04/03/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
01/24/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S590-591)
01/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:20 PM