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- H.RES.170
H.RES.170: Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (7 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 7, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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| June 7, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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| April 18, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| April 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) |