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H.RES.256

H.RES.256: Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

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About This Bill

Introduced April 6, 2017
Latest Major Action July 11, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

Bill Cosponsors

53 (26 Democrats, 27 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - July 11, 2018
Introduced in House - April 6, 2017

Bill Summary

Affirms the commitment of the United States to its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and condemns any threat to their sovereignty. Condemns Russia's violation of the Helsinki principles regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity. Supports maintaining U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia regarding Crimea. Calls on NATO allies to meet the 2% defense-spending guideline.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date	Description
July 11, 2018	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
July 11, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 11, 2018	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
July 11, 2018	Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6065-6067; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6066)
July 11, 2018	Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
July 11, 2018	Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
June 28, 2018	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
June 28, 2018	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 28, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 28, 2018	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
April 6, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 6, 2017	Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

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