HRES 170
113th Congress
House
International Affairs
Argentina
Europe
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom
Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.
Introduced: April 18, 2013
Introduced by:
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Republican
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jun 7, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Apr 18, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 18, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Committees of jurisdiction
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