Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Latest action · Jan 19, 2018 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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- IntroducedJan 19, 2018
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in common defense, the enduring commitment to a free and unified Europe, and an expanding and deepening economic prosperity under the rule of law.
Commends the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements over the past 25 years in building free, democratic, and prosperous societies.
Expresses appreciation for the contributions of such republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union to the promotion and defense of common values of freedom, democracy, and liberty and for their support in the fight against violent extremism.
Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and close cooperation with such republics.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 19, 2018 to Apr 23, 2018, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MI | Debbie Dingell | Original | Jan 19, 2018 |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Original | Jan 19, 2018 |
| R-TX | Joe Barton | Original | Jan 19, 2018 |
| D-IN | Peter J. Visclosky | Original | Jan 19, 2018 |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Feb 8, 2018 | |
| R-IN | Jim Banks | Apr 23, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 19, 2018Introduced in House
- Jan 19, 2018Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Alliances
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Czech Republic
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- European Union
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Political movements and philosophies
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Slovakia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Terrorism
Text 1
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- Jan 19, 2018Introduced in House
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