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- H.RES.88
H.RES.88: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 29, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which could result from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). (Northern Ireland is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland is an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) |