S.Res. 167 · 113th Congress
A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of territorial…
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A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdictional disputes in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains.
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- Senate Introduced Jun 10, 2013
- Senate Passed Jul 29, 2013
Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 29, 2013
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.
Urges that all parties in the region exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or complicate or escalate disputes, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands and other features.
Reaffirms U.S. support for the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China (PRC) as they seek to develop a code of conduct in the South China Sea, and urges all countries to support ASEAN in these efforts.
Supports collaborative diplomatic processes by all claimants in the South China Sea for resolving outstanding maritime or territorial disputes.
Encourages the deepening of U.S. efforts to develop partnerships with other countries in the region for maritime domain awareness and capacity building.
Supports the continuation U.S. Armed Forces operations in the Western Pacific in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for universally recognized principles of international law.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdictional disputes in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains.
Latest action (Jul 29, 2013): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6026-6027)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 10, 2013
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- Senate Introduced Jun 10, 2013
- Senate Passed Jul 29, 2013
No recorded floor vote found.