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A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.

Introduced: January 23, 2017 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Jun 5, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Jun 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
May 25, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 23, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S404)
Jan 23, 2017
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Senate:

  • upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally;
  • encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern;
  • commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms;
  • encourages efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality;
  • encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman;
  • expresses its desire that the growing partnership between the United States and Argentina will result in greater cooperation at multilateral institutions; and
  • supports the continuing implementation of the United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Argentina and Argentina's efforts toward greater integration with the global economy.
    What's happening now June 5, 2017

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

     Committees of jurisdiction 1
     Cosponsors 4
    All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1