S.Res. 227 · 112th Congress
A resolution calling for the protection of the Mekong River Basin and increased United States support for…
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A resolution calling for the protection of the Mekong River Basin and increased United States support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River.
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Calls on: (1) the U.S. government to recognize different national circumstances of riparian states along the Mekong River, (2) U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to oppose financial assistance to Mekong River hydropower dam projects that have not been regionally coordinated, and (3) the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Dec 1, 2011
Calls on: (1) the U.S. government to recognize different national circumstances of riparian states along the Mekong River, (2) U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to oppose financial assistance to Mekong River hydropower dam projects that have not been regionally coordinated, and (3) the U.S. government in leading the Lower Mekong Initiative to devote greater attention to energy and water infrastructure projects.
Encourages greater U.S. engagement with the Mekong River countries through the Lower Mekong Initiative.
Applauds the government of Laos' decision to temporarily suspend work on the Xayaburi Dam.
Supports delay of the construction of mainstream hydropower dams along the Mekong River until environmental assessments have been completed.
Calls on: (1) riparian states along the Mekong River, including China, to respect the rights of other River basin countries; and (2) the governments of Burma and China to improve cooperation with the Mekong River Commission.
Supports assistance to the Lower Mekong River riparian states to analyze the impacts of proposed development.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution calling for the protection of the Mekong River Basin and increased United States support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River.
Latest action (Dec 1, 2011): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 7, 2011
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.