H.Res. 660 · 114th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.
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33 cosponsors · 15 D, 18 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Mar 23, 2016
- House Passed Sep 8, 2016 410–6
Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Sep 8, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy.
Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.
Calls upon Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as independent countries, (2) refrain from acts and policies that undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and (3) take steps to fulfill the August 12, 2008, Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and the Russian Federation.
Urges the United States to: (1) declare that it will not recognize Russian de jure or de facto sovereignty over any part of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; (2) deepen cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia's advancement towards Euro-Atlantic integration; and (3) enhance Georgia's security through joint military training and the provision of self-defensive capabilities.
Affirms that a free, united, democratic, and sovereign Georgia is in the long-term U.S. interest.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.
Latest action (Sep 8, 2016): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 23, 2016
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- House Introduced Mar 23, 2016
- House Passed Sep 8, 2016 410–6
Final vote · House · Sep 8, 2016
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan