H.Res. 577 · 108th Congress
Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.
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12 cosponsors · 9 D, 3 R
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- House Introduced Mar 25, 2004
- House Passed May 11, 2004 397–7
States that the House of Representatives: (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union; (2) commends the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · May 11, 2004
States that the House of Representatives: (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union; (2) commends the U.S. mission to the European Union and the mission of the European Commission to the United States for the professional representation of the interests of the United States and European Union over the past 50 years; (3) recognizes that continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union is essential to resolving international disputes, promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, combating global threats, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events; and (4) encourages enhanced United States-European Union strategic discussion and institutional cooperation, including increased discussions between representatives of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.
Latest action (May 11, 2004): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 25, 2004
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- House Introduced Mar 25, 2004
- House Passed May 11, 2004 397–7
Final vote · House · May 11, 2004
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert