H. Con. Res. 189 104th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of United States membership in regional South Pacific organizations.

Introduced: June 18, 1996 See on congress.gov

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Economics and Public FinanceEcosystem managementEnvironmental ProtectionInternational agenciesInternational environmental cooperationIslandsOceaniaPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesRegional economic developmentSouth Pacific areaSustainable development

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Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Sep 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

Sep 26, 1996

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 6 (Roll no. 441).

Sep 26, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 26, 1996

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Sep 26, 1996

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Sep 26, 1996

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11241-11243, H11353-11354)

Sep 26, 1996

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Sep 17, 1996

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Sep 17, 1996

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 23, 1996

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 23, 1996

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 8, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Jun 18, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Jun 18, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1108-1109)

Jun 18, 1996

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 26, 1996	House · vote #441	Suspend the rules and agree, as amended	Passed	416–6	See who voted →

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Latest action September 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes and reaffirms the value of ties between the United States and the South Pacific region.

Notes the need to continue to support the efforts of the countries of the region to enhance the sustainable development of the more fragile island economies and their integration into the regional economy, while helping to ensure the protection of the region's unique ecosystems.

Commends the South Pacific Commission for managerial and organizational reform and recognizes the important role the U.S. financial contribution to, and participation in, the organization makes in assisting it to realize the gradual economic self-sufficiency of all of its members.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment as a member of the Commission and the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, and the post-forum dialogue partnership of the United States with the South Pacific Forum.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

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