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Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Introduced: January 27, 2015 See on congress.gov

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Mar 3, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E295)

Feb 11, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

Jan 27, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 27, 2015

Introduced in House

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Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia.

Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia.

Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability.

Calls on the Administration, the Department of State, and European allies to work with Greece and NATO allies to ensure that bilateral disputes do not impede Macedonia's NATO accession.

Urges NATO members to formally extend an invitation to Macedonia to join NATO at one of the next meetings of the North Atlantic Council or NATO Summit in Poland in 2016.

What's happening now March 3, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E295)

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