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H. Res. 1168 117th Congress House

Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean…

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Official title: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".

Introduced: June 9, 2022 Introduced by: Stacey E. Plaskett Democratic · Virgin Islands See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Caribbean areaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic development
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 12, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 64 (Roll no. 300).
Jul 12, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5966-5967)
Jul 12, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 12, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1168.
Jul 12, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5949-5951)
Jul 12, 2022
Ms. Plaskett moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 12, 2022 House · vote #300 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 351–64 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 12, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution encourages further enhancing trade programs between the Caribbean and the United States. It also urges the President to prioritize and implement trade programs with the Caribbean region that promote sustainable and resilient economic development.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1
D
Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila
Florida · Jul 11, 2022
Blumenauer, Earl
· Jun 9, 2022
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 9, 2022
Wenstrup, Brad
· Jun 9, 2022
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1168: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1168/
MLA
"H. Res. 1168: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1168/.
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H. Res. 1168, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1168/.
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[H. Res. 1168: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1168/)
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