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H. Res. 831 117th Congress House

Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters…

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Official title: Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Introduced: December 7, 2021 Introduced by: Gerald E. Connolly Democrat · Virginia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 5, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 5, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 63 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H4177)
Apr 5, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4184)
Apr 5, 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.
Apr 5, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 831.
Apr 5, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4177-4180)
Apr 5, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 10, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Dec 10, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 9, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 5, 2022 House · vote #115 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 362–63 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 5, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles.

The resolution urges NATO to continue to provide unwavering support to the people of Ukraine as they fight for their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a democratic future.

The resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to adopt a new Strategic Concept for NATO that is clear about its support for shared democratic values and committed to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries.

Finally, the resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within NATO headquarters.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 831: Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-831/
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"H. Res. 831: Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-831/.
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H. Res. 831, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-831/.
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[H. Res. 831: Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-831/)
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