A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.
Latest action · Jul 10, 2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 7, 2014
- Agreed to in SenateJul 10, 2014
Summary
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region; (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint; and (4) calls on China to withdraw its Hai Yang Shi You (HD-981) drilling rig and associated maritime forces from their current positions, refrain from maritime maneuvers contrary to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and return to the status quo as it existed before May 1, 2014.
Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 7, 2014 to Jun 23, 2014, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Apr 7, 2014 |
| R-ID | James E. Risch | Original | Apr 7, 2014 |
| R-AZ | John McCain | Original | Apr 7, 2014 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Apr 7, 2014 |
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | May 20, 2014 | |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | May 21, 2014 | |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Jun 23, 2014 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 10, 2014Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4436-4442)
- Jul 10, 2014Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4440-4442)
- Jul 10, 2014Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
- Jul 10, 2014The committee reported amendment to the preamble was agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text as reported in Senate: CR S4436-4438)
- Jul 10, 2014The committee reported amendments were agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 704 | Reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and mariti | Related bill | Sep 8, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Alliances
- Asia
- Aviation and airports
- China
- Congressional tributes
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- International Affairs
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Japan
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- Pacific Ocean
- South Korea
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 10, 2014Agreed to Senate
- May 20, 2014Reported to Senate
- Apr 7, 2014Introduced in Senate
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