Senate Simple Resolution 388
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution calling for the withdrawal of the United States from the Open Skies Treaty, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 30, 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
388
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls for the United States to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, which allows participating countries to fly unarmed observation aircraft over each other's territory and places various limits and requirements on such flights. The resolution also states that the United States should declassify intelligence and assessments regarding Russian exploitation of the treaty.
October 30, 2019
10/30/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6305)
10/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:43 AM