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H.Res. 256 (115th)

Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 April 2017

Last action

11 July 2018 · Committee

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Paul Cook, Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Subjects

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Summary

Condemns: (1) any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy of the Baltic States; and (2) the ongoing violation of the Helsinki principles by the Russian Federation with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Supports: (1) keeping in effect U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia relating to Crimea until Ukraine's sovereignty over Crimea has been restored and sanctions relating to the Donbas until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented; (2) keeping the door to North Atlantic Treaty Organization membership open to those countries that are eligible to join the alliance and that meet all the necessary requirements for membership; and (3) the democratic aspirations of the people of all countries concerned, including Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) considers it to be essential for the United States to maintain and increase political, economic, and security support for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) appreciates the spirit of friendship of such countries, their commitment to collective security, and their contributions to peace operations around the globe. Calls for continued support to the United States European Reassurance Initiative.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E471)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 June 2018

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 June 2018

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 June 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 July 2018

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 July 2018

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 July 2018

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 July 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 July 2018

    Reported

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6065-6067; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6066)

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 July 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 July 2018

    Discharge

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 11 July 2018

    Committee

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Source: Committee

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