US HR543 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 4 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-10 - 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 4 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-10 - 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
Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia. Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia. Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability. Calls on the Administration and the Department of State to work with Greece and NATO allies to ensure that bilateral disputes do not impede Macedonia's NATO accession. Urges NATO members to formally extend an invitation to Macedonia to join NATO at the NATO Summit in the United Kingdom in September 2014.
Title
Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Sponsors
| Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI] | Rep. Kerry Bentivolio [R-MI] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] |
| Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] |
| Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Billy Long [R-MO] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
| Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] |
| Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
| 2014-04-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Alliances
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Europe
Greece
International affairs
Macedonia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
National Guard and reserves
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Vermont
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Europe
Greece
International affairs
Macedonia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
National Guard and reserves
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Vermont
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/543/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres543/BILLS-113hres543ih.pdf |
