S.RES.524: A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the 2002 declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among the member states of ASEAN and the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

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  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced July 23, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2012

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Bill Summary

Reaffirms U.S. support for the 2002 declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China. Urges all parties to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would complicate disputes and stability, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, and other features. Supports a diplomatic process by all...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
July 23, 2012

Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.)

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