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H.RES.397: Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - June 27, 2017
- Introduced in House - June 21, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) principle of collective defense. Supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each member would spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense by 2024. Condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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June 27, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 27, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328). (text: CR H5211) |
June 27, 2017 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217)
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June 27, 2017 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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June 27, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.
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June 27, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)
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June 27, 2017 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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June 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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June 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) |