US Congress House Resolution 745 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-6)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms. Encourages enhanced U.S. partnerships with Moldova's government, private sector, and civil society and a focus of U.S. assistance on strengthening democratic institutions, diversifying and securing energy supplies, and promoting rural economic growth, trade, and job creation. Encourages Moldova to continue implementing democratic reforms. Encourages the President to expedite the implementation of Public Law 113-96 providing for U.S. international broadcast programming to counter Russian disinformation. Supports efforts to counter disinformation campaigns in Eastern Europe. Affirms Moldova's right to: (1) determine its own partnerships free of external pressure, and (2) associate with the European Union or any regional organization. Calls upon the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces from the internationally recognized territory of Moldova, refrain from economic threats against Moldova, and cease support of separatist movements within Moldova. Supports efforts to resolve the Transnistria issue through a comprehensive settlement that secures Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova. Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions that may undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution or jeopardize existing agreements. Encourages Transnistrian leaders and the Moldovan government to continue negotiations toward a political settlement. Affirms that Moldova's stability and security is a U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and other European countries are respected.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

Rep. David Price [D-NC]	Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX]	Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX]	Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL]
Rep. Gene Green [D-TX]	Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX]	Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA]	Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV]
Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA]	Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]	Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI]
Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT]	Rep. Steve Russell [R-OK]	Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL]	Sen. Markwayne Mullin [R-OK]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-02-20	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2018-02-20	House	Introduced in House

SR629 (Related) 2018-09-17 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/745/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres745/BILLS-115hres745ih.pdf