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- H.RES.716
H.RES.716: Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Ireland and recommending actions to further strengthen those ties.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (27 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - May 18, 2016
- Introduced in House - April 29, 2016
Bill Summary
Recognizes the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between the people and shared values of such countries. Calls for enhanced U.S.-Ireland cooperation in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping operations. Supports efforts to increase political, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and Ireland,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 18, 2016 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| May 18, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 18, 2016 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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| May 18, 2016 |
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2712-2713; text of measure as introduced: CR H2713)
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| May 18, 2016 |
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. |
| May 18, 2016 |
Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |