United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 256 (115th)
Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
Introduced
6 April 2017
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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7 April 2025
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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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 11 July 2018
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 11 July 2018
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 11 July 2018
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 April 2017
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 April 2017
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 April 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/256
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hres/256