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S.RES.526: A resolution calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 12, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the July 12, 2016, ruling issued by the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea as binding on all parties in the case brought at the request of the Republic of Philippines against China concerning a dispute over the maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Calls on all claimants to pursue peaceful resolution of outstanding maritime claims in the South China Sea consistent with international law. Urges all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 12, 2016 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5006-5008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5006)
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| July 12, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) |