Commending the people of Mongolia, on the 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood, for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country.
Latest action · Jun 7, 2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 19, 2006
- Agreed to in HouseJun 7, 2006
Summary
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Congratulates the people and government of Mongolia on the 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood, and commends the people and government of Mongolia for their commitment to democracy and economic reform.
Affirms that the United States is proud to be considered Mongolia's "third neighbor," and supports efforts to strengthen strategic, political, economic, educational, and cultural ties between the two countries.
Urges the government of Mongolia to take further steps to fight corruption and provide greater accountability in government operations.
Encourages private investment and increased business ties between investors in both countries, and increased people-to-people ties through expanded academic, cultural, and sports exchanges.
Supports increased Mongolian participation in international organizations and initiatives.
Cosponsors 27
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 19, 2006 to Jun 6, 2006, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Adam H. Putnam | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| R-IL | Donald A. Manzullo | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| R-IA | James A. Leach | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| R-TX | Pete Sessions | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | May 19, 2006 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | May 23, 2006 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | May 23, 2006 | |
| R-IL | Henry J. Hyde | May 23, 2006 | |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | May 23, 2006 | |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | May 23, 2006 | |
| D-KY | Ben Chandler | May 24, 2006 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | May 24, 2006 | |
| R-CA | Dana Rohrabacher | May 24, 2006 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 7, 2006Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3460-3462)
- Jun 7, 2006DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 828.
- Jun 7, 2006Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 7, 2006Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Jun 7, 2006On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3460-3461)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- American investments
- Anniversaries
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Commemorations
- Congressional tributes
- Cultural relations
- Democracy
- East Asia
- Economics and Public Finance
- Education
- Educational exchanges
- Elementary and secondary education
- Foreign investments
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Free enterprise
- Government ethics
- Government Operations and Politics
- Higher education
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International agencies
- Mongolia
- Public corruption
- Sovereignty
- Sports and Recreation
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 7, 2006Engrossed in House
- May 19, 2006Introduced in House
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