Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.
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Latest action (20 Nov 2009): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 212, expresses Congress's sentiment on the 20th anniversary of significant historical events in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically mentioning the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. It reaffirms the friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.
The resolution highlights the historical relationship between the U.S. and these nations, dating back to their proclamation of independence as Czechoslovakia in 1918. It also references historical events such as Nazi occupation, communist seizure of power, and the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion, leading up to the Velvet Revolution in 1989. The text acknowledges the establishment of democratic systems in both republics and their contributions as NATO and European Union members.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2009, the resolution was then received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of both chambers of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become effective.
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Timeline
20 Nov 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 212 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 212, expresses Congress's sentiment on the 20th anniversary of significant historical events in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically mentioning the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. It reaffirms the friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. The resolution highlights the historical relationship between the U.S. and these nations, dating back to their proclamation of independence as Czechoslovakia in 1918. It also references historical events such as Nazi occupation, communist seizure of power, and the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion, leading up to the Velvet Revolution in 1989. The text acknowledges the establishment of democratic systems in both republics and their contributions as NATO and European Union members. Introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2009, the resolution was then received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of both chambers of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become effective.
- Has H.Con.Res. 212 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 212. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 212?
- H.Con.Res. 212 was sponsored by Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] (R-FL), with 49 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 212?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (20 Nov 2009).
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