Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 297
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution commending the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its significant accomplishments and contributions to the economic and social development of the Americas.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 31, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 17, 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
297
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
Colorado
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution commends the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 50th anniversary for significant contributions to strengthening democracy, peace, and economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it expresses the Senate's committment to continue supporting the work of the IAF.

Text (2)
December 17, 2019
Actions (5)
12/17/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.
12/17/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
12/11/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
07/31/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5257)
07/31/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:14 PM