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 (3 Mar 1997): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, S.J.Res. 20, would express disapproval of a certification made by the President regarding foreign assistance to Mexico for fiscal year 1997. Specifically, it targets the President's determination that Mexico had fully cooperated with the U.S. to meet goals related to a United Nations convention against illicit drug trafficking.
The bill affects foreign assistance decisions. By disapproving the President's certification, Congress would be formally stating its disagreement with the assessment of Mexico's cooperation on drug interdiction efforts. This action is taken under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which allows Congress to review and reject such certifications.
This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 3, 1997, and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The next step in the legislative process would involve committee consideration and a potential vote, followed by further action in the Senate and potentially the House of Representatives.
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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
3 Mar 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 20 do?
- This bill, S.J.Res. 20, would express disapproval of a certification made by the President regarding foreign assistance to Mexico for fiscal year 1997. Specifically, it targets the President's determination that Mexico had fully cooperated with the U.S. to meet goals related to a United Nations convention against illicit drug trafficking. The bill affects foreign assistance decisions. By disapproving the President's certification, Congress would be formally stating its disagreement with the assessment of Mexico's cooperation on drug interdiction efforts. This action is taken under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which allows Congress to review and reject such certifications. This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 3, 1997, and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The next step in the legislative process would involve committee consideration and a potential vote, followed by further action in the Senate and potentially the House of Representatives.
- Has S.J.Res. 20 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.J.Res. 20. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 20?
- S.J.Res. 20 was sponsored by Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] (R-GA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 20?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (3 Mar 1997).
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