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S.1221: Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - June 6, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - May 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use,...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 6, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
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| June 6, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |