S.RES.183: A resolution calling for suspension of construction of artificial land formations on islands, reefs, shoals, and other features of the Spratly Islands and for a peaceful and multilateral resolution to the South China Sea territorial dispute.

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 21, 2015
  • Latest Major Action May 21, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

Condemns China's unilateral construction of artificial land formations in the disputed Spratly Islands. Urges all parties to maritime and territorial disputes in the region to respect the status quo, exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or escalate disputes, refrain from inhabiting or garrisoning presently uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, and other features, and refrain from unilateral actions...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 21, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3244-3245)
May 21, 2015

Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

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