A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Latest action · Jan 29, 2018 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S552)
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 29, 2018
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the 23rd Olympic Winter Games.
Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and around the world.
Reaffirms that the United States, the Republic of Korea, and other partners remain committed to pursuing the policy of maximum pressure and engagement toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Expresses hope that the games will contribute to the decision by the DPRK to engage in negotiations that will result in complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Wishes the Republic of Korea success in preparing for and hosting such games.
Cosponsors 21
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 29, 2018 to Feb 12, 2018, with 20 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-RI | Jack Reed | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-WY | John Barrasso | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-AR | John Boozman | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-ND | John Hoeven | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Jan 29, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 29, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Jan 29, 2018Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S552)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 716 | Recognizing the importance of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Jan 29, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
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- Jan 29, 2018Introduced in Senate
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