House Simple Resolution 847
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
847
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses the sense that the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirms Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, (2) does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by the Russian Federation, and (3) supports efforts to provide for Georgia's defense of its people and sovereign territory.
April 25, 2018
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06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
04/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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