US HR187 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-3)
Status: Introduced on April 26 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 26 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots. Condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus. Affirms U.S. policy that the Republic of Cyprus has exclusive dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the right to exploit the resources in the EEZ.
Title
Expressing the United States' commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus, and for other purposes,.
Sponsors
| Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Bruce Braley [D-IA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA] |
| Rep. Michael Grimm [R-NY] | Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
| Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] | Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] |
| Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] |
| Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
| 2013-04-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Cyprus
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/187/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres187/BILLS-113hres187ih.pdf |
