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S.Res. 435 · 116th Congress

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement between the…

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A resolution reaffirming the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan, and for other purposes.

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 20, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Nov 21, 2019

This resolution (1) reaffirms the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between South Korea and Japan; (2) encourages South Korea and Japan to rebuild trust and pursue cooperation on mutual interests; and (3) expresses support for strengthened alliances between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 20, 2019

This resolution (1) reaffirms the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between South Korea and Japan; (2) encourages South Korea and Japan to rebuild trust and pursue cooperation on mutual interests; and (3) expresses support for strengthened alliances between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

(The GSOMIA is an agreement that allows Japan and South Korea to directly share military intelligence with one another.)

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution reaffirming the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Nov 21, 2019): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 11/20/2019 CR S6722)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 20, 2019

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 20, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Nov 21, 2019

No recorded floor vote found.