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HRES 256 115th Congress House

Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Introduced: April 6, 2017 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
International Affairs AlliancesCollective securityDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEstonia
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EuropeForeign aid and international reliefGeorgia (Republic)LatviaLithuaniaMoldovaRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 11, 2018
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6065-6067; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6066)
Jul 11, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Jul 11, 2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Jun 28, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 28, 2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 28, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 6, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E471)
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

2 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 843 – An amendment to strike the preamble and insert new text. Agreed to Jul 11, 2018
HAMDT 842 – An amendment to strike all after the resolving clause and insert new text. Agreed to Jul 11, 2018
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 Latest action July 11, 2018

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affirms the commitment of the United States to its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and condemns any threat to their sovereignty.

Condemns Russia's violation of the Helsinki principles regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity. Supports maintaining U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia regarding Crimea.

Calls on NATO allies to meet the 2% defense-spending guideline.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 32
All 32 Democratic 15 Republican 13
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Costa, Jim
California · Jul 11, 2018
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 3, 2018
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Sep 1, 2017
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 8, 2017
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 8, 2017
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 16, 2017
Knight, Stephen
· May 1, 2017
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Bera, Ami
California · Apr 25, 2017
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Lieu, Ted
California · Apr 25, 2017
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Apr 6, 2017
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Apr 6, 2017
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 6, 2017
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 6, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· Apr 6, 2017
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Apr 6, 2017
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 6, 2017
Hunter, Duncan
· Apr 6, 2017
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Issa, Darrell
California · Apr 6, 2017
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 6, 2017
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 6, 2017
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Apr 6, 2017
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Apr 6, 2017
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Apr 6, 2017
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Apr 6, 2017
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 6, 2017
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Apr 6, 2017
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Apr 6, 2017
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Apr 6, 2017
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Apr 6, 2017
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Apr 6, 2017
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Apr 6, 2017
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 6, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 256: Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-256/
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"H. Res. 256: Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-256/.
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