SRES 523
113th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
India
International organizations and cooperation
Manufacturing
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Nuclear power
Oil and gas
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of the United States-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910-4911)
Jul 24, 2014
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
- Prime Minister Narenda Modi of India should address Congress at the earliest opportunity;
- the U.S. government should hold a strategic dialogue in New Delhi that lays out clear objectives for the U.S.-India relationship;
- the United States nominate and confirm an Ambassador to India as soon as possible;
- the United States and India should continue to expand economic engagement, including finalizing a bilateral investment treaty and reviving the Trade Policy Forum;
- India should continue its economic liberalization reforms, including discussions with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum nations about Indian membership in APEC;
- the United States and India should expand energy, defense, and security cooperation; and
- India should modify its offset regime so funds can flow to a second tier of Indian priorities such as education, skills development, or manufacturing.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910-4911)
Committees of jurisdiction
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