Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 611
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Kingdom of Tonga has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 8, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 8, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 8, 2020
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
611
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
Republican
Colorado
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Tonga and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Tonga in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Tonga's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/08/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2765)
06/08/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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