A joint resolution to disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1997.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Mar 1997): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.
What this bill does
This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 19, introduced by Senator Paul Coverdell, aims to disapprove a certification made by the President regarding foreign assistance to Mexico. The President had certified that Mexico was cooperating fully with the United States to meet goals set by a United Nations convention against illegal drugs. This resolution, if passed, would essentially reject that certification.
The bill specifically affects the President's determination about Mexico's cooperation on drug trafficking issues and the foreign assistance that might be contingent on that certification for fiscal year 1997. The full text of the resolution has not yet been published, so the exact legislative details beyond its stated purpose are not available.
Currently, S.J.Res. 19 has been introduced in the Senate and read for the second time. It has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, with Calendar Number 23. The next steps in the legislative process would involve potential debate, amendment, and a vote by the Senate.
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Official summary
Disapproves the President's determination contained in the foreign assistance certification submitted to the Congress on February 28, 1997, that Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States to achieve full compliance with the goals and objectives established by the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
Timeline
4 Mar 1997
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 19 do?
- This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 19, introduced by Senator Paul Coverdell, aims to disapprove a certification made by the President regarding foreign assistance to Mexico. The President had certified that Mexico was cooperating fully with the United States to meet goals set by a United Nations convention against illegal drugs. This resolution, if passed, would essentially reject that certification. The bill specifically affects the President's determination about Mexico's cooperation on drug trafficking issues and the foreign assistance that might be contingent on that certification for fiscal year 1997. The full text of the resolution has not yet been published, so the exact legislative details beyond its stated purpose are not available. Currently, S.J.Res. 19 has been introduced in the Senate and read for the second time. It has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, with Calendar Number 23. The next steps in the legislative process would involve potential debate, amendment, and a vote by the Senate.
- Has S.J.Res. 19 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.J.Res. 19. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 19?
- S.J.Res. 19 was sponsored by Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] (R-GA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 19?
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23. (4 Mar 1997).
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