Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.
Latest action · Jul 25, 2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 1, 2014
- Agreed to in HouseJul 25, 2014
Summary
Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and enhance the democratic, economic, rule of law, and security reforms being implemented by the Republic of Moldova.
Encourages the President and the Department of State to enhance U.S. cooperation with the government of Moldova and civil society organizations.
Affirms the Republic of Moldova's sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and affirms Moldova's right to associate with the European Union (EU) or any regional organization.
Calls upon the Government of Russia to: (1) withdraw its military forces from within the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova, (2) refrain from economic threats, and (3) cease actions that support separatist movements in Moldova.
Supports: (1) confidence-building measures between the government of Moldova and the authorities in the Transnistria region in order to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict; and (2) efforts to resolve the Transnistria issue through a settlement that affirms Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova.
Urges officials in the Transnistrian region to allow Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors unrestricted access to the region.
Affirms that lasting stability and security in Europe is a key U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European countries is respected.
Cosponsors 42
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 1, 2014 to Jun 25, 2014, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NC | David E. Price | Original | May 1, 2014 |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Original | May 1, 2014 |
| D-MA | William R. Keating | Original | May 1, 2014 |
| R-PA | Tom Marino | May 6, 2014 | |
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-PA | Glenn Thompson | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-SC | Jeff Duncan | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-IL | John Shimkus | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-NC | Mark Meadows | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-AZ | Matt Salmon | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-KS | Mike Pompeo | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-PA | Scott Perry | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-OH | Steve Chabot | May 7, 2014 | |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | May 8, 2014 | |
| D-MI | Daniel T. Kildee | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-CO | Ed Perlmutter | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-TX | Gene Green | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-CA | John Garamendi | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-GA | John Lewis | May 9, 2014 | |
| R-PA | Keith J. Rothfus | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Nita M. Lowey | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-MN | Richard M. Nolan | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-CA | Susan A. Davis | May 9, 2014 | |
| R-TX | Ted Poe | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-FL | Theodore E. Deutch | May 9, 2014 | |
| R-AZ | Trent Franks | May 9, 2014 | |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | May 13, 2014 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | May 19, 2014 | |
| D-RI | David N. Cicilline | May 19, 2014 | |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | May 19, 2014 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | May 29, 2014 | |
| D-MA | Joseph P. Kennedy III | Jun 10, 2014 | |
| R-FL | Jeff Miller | Jun 11, 2014 | |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Jun 25, 2014 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 25, 2014Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
- Jul 25, 2014Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6836-6837; text of measure as introduced in House: CR H6836)
- Jul 25, 2014Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 25, 2014Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- Jul 25, 2014On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 478 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for the Republic of Moldova's territorial integrity. | Related bill | Jun 18, 2014 |
| SRES 500 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for the Republic of Moldova's territorial integrity. | Related bill | Jul 23, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Conflicts and wars
- Cultural exchanges and relations
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- European Union
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- International Affairs
- International exchange and broadcasting
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military operations and strategy
- Moldova
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Ukraine
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 25, 2014Engrossed in House
- May 1, 2014Introduced in House
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