Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Bill Number

HRES 60

Introduced

Jan 24, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

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Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Europe European Union Free trade and trade barriers International Affairs Trade agreements and negotiations U.S. and foreign investments United Kingdom

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Summary

Reaffirms the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Expresses respect for the decision of the June 23, 2016, referendum to leave the European Union and recognizes that it will not diminish the bond between the governments and people of the United States and the United Kingdom.

Supports bilateral and free trade discussions between the two countries.

Calls upon the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a new U.S.-United Kingdom North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Actions

Feb 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Jan 24, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2017

Introduced in House

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