US HCR99 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 19 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in common defense, the enduring commitment to a free and unified Europe, and an expanding and deepening economic prosperity under the rule of law. Commends the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements over the past 25 years in building free, democratic, and prosperous societies. Expresses appreciation for the contributions of such republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union to the promotion and defense of common values of freedom, democracy, and liberty and for their support in the fight against violent extremism. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and close cooperation with such republics.
Title
Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Sponsors
Rep. Rod Blum [R-IA] | Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX] |
Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-01-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2018-01-19 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Slovakia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Slovakia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/99/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hconres99/BILLS-115hconres99ih.pdf |