Recognizing the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom.
Latest action · Sep 8, 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedAug 4, 2014
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses the belief that: (1) a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom is important for U.S. national security priorities; and (2) diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom is essential to U.S. national security
Expresses deep friendship toward the Scottish people, and respects the right of the Scottish people to make their decision regarding their status in the September 18, 2014, referendum.
Expresses a firm commitment to cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom toward a more peaceful and prosperous world.
Cosponsors 26
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Aug 4, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-MO | Billy Long | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-CA | Dana Rohrabacher | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-GA | David Scott | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Grace F. Napolitano | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Janice Hahn | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Jim Costa | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Juan Vargas | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Karen Bass | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-FL | Lois Frankel | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Loretta Sanchez | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-OH | Michael R. Turner | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Mike Thompson | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-CA | Paul Cook | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-PA | Robert A. Brady | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-NY | Steve Israel | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-TX | Steve Stockman | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-CA | Tony Cárdenas | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| R-AZ | Trent Franks | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
| D-MA | William R. Keating | Original | Aug 4, 2014 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred Aug 4, 2014 |
| Europe Subcommittee | Referred Sep 8, 2014 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 8, 2014Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
- Aug 4, 2014Introduced in House
- Aug 4, 2014Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 4, 2014Introduced in House
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