US SR50 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-4)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-06 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S748)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-06 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S748)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Australia alliance relationship. Reaffirms: (1) the strong alliance between Australia and the United States, and (2) the importance of a U.S.-Australia relationship based on mutual respect and befitting a close and longstanding alliance partner crucial to the preservation of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region and around the world. Expresses support for continued diplomatic, military, and economic cooperation with Australia.
Title
A resolution reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Australia alliance relationship.
Sponsors
Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Lamar Alexander [R-TN] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] |
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] |
Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-02-06 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S748) |
Same As/Similar To
HCR21 (Same As) 2017-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Subjects
Alliances
Asia
Australia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Oceania
Asia
Australia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Oceania
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/50/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres50/BILLS-115sres50is.pdf |