US Congress Senate Resolution 412 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 7 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-07-10 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region; (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint; and (4) calls on China to withdraw its Hai Yang Shi You (HD-981) drilling rig and associated maritime forces from their current positions, refrain from maritime maneuvers contrary to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and return to the status quo as it existed before May 1, 2014. Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.

A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.

Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]	Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]	Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]	Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]	Sen. James Risch [R-ID]	Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-07-10	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3555 Amendment SA 3555 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3555 Amendment SA 3555 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S4439-4442; text: CR S4439-4440)To improve the preamble.
2014-07-10	Senate	The committee reported amendment to the preamble was agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text as reported in Senate: CR S4436-4438)
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3554 Amendment SA 3554 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3554 Amendment SA 3554 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S4439; text: CR S4439)To clarify that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3553 Amendment SA 3553 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2014-07-10	Senate	S.AMDT.3553 Amendment SA 3553 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S4439; text: CR S4439)To make a technical correction.
2014-07-10	Senate	The committee reported amendments were agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
2014-07-10	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4436-4442)
2014-05-20	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
2014-05-20	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2014-05-20	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2014-04-07	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2198-2199)

HR704 (Related) 2014-09-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/412/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres412/BILLS-113sres412is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres412/BILLS-113sres412rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres412/BILLS-113sres412ats.pdf