A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

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Bill Number

SRES 126

Introduced

Mar 28, 2023

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)

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Asia Burma Cambodia Conflicts and wars Crime prevention Cultural exchanges and relations Economic development Foreign aid and international relief Freedom of information Human rights Infrastructure development International Affairs Lakes and rivers Land use and conservation Laos News media and reporting Thailand Vietnam

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Summary

This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of people throughout the Mekong River Basin (Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) through federal aid and support.

Actions

Nov 6, 2023

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
Nov 6, 2023

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5365-5366)
Nov 6, 2023

The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 6, 2023

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5363-5366)
Jun 13, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
Jun 13, 2023

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 8, 2023

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Mar 28, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1002-1003)
Mar 28, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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