US SR609 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-08 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2764)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-08 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2764)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution commends the subsistence of democratic institutions in Papua New Guinea and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Papua New Guinea in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Papua New Guinea's participation in multinational organizations and applauds the country's multilateral efforts to ensure access to electricity throughout the region.
Title
A resolution recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the United States have shared a close friendship based on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in the region, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
Sponsors
| Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-08 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2764) |
Same As/Similar To
HR1020 (Same As) 2020-07-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
Australia
Competition and antitrust
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Energy efficiency and conservation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Multilateral development programs
New Zealand
Oceania
Papua New Guinea
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World health
Asia
Australia
Competition and antitrust
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Energy efficiency and conservation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Multilateral development programs
New Zealand
Oceania
Papua New Guinea
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/609/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres609/BILLS-116sres609is.pdf |
