Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Mar 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This congressional resolution, H.Con.Res. 72, would express Congress's condemnation of actions by the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could increase tensions between the two countries. Specifically, it addresses an incident on March 8, 2009, involving the U.S. naval ship USNS Impeccable and the PRC's rejection of U.S. protests. The resolution outlines the U.S. stance on international maritime law, stating that territorial seas cannot exceed 12 nautical miles and that U.S. naval ships have sovereign immunity.
The bill is sponsored by Representative J. Randy Forbes and co-sponsored by Representative Bordallo. It is intended to address actions that the U.S. views as violations of international agreements concerning navigation safety and the harassment of U.S. vessels in international waters. The resolution urges the President to discuss the matter with the President of China and encourages improved communication channels between the two nations' militaries.
Introduced on March 12, 2009, this concurrent resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become law, but it does require passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate to be enacted.
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Official summary
Supports the rise of a peaceful China as a member of the global community.
Condemns any action of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS IMPECCABLE and the subsequent rejection of U.S. protests.
Urges the President to raise this matter directly with the President of the PRC.
Timeline
12 Mar 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 72 do?
- This congressional resolution, H.Con.Res. 72, would express Congress's condemnation of actions by the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could increase tensions between the two countries. Specifically, it addresses an incident on March 8, 2009, involving the U.S. naval ship USNS Impeccable and the PRC's rejection of U.S. protests. The resolution outlines the U.S. stance on international maritime law, stating that territorial seas cannot exceed 12 nautical miles and that U.S. naval ships have sovereign immunity. The bill is sponsored by Representative J. Randy Forbes and co-sponsored by Representative Bordallo. It is intended to address actions that the U.S. views as violations of international agreements concerning navigation safety and the harassment of U.S. vessels in international waters. The resolution urges the President to discuss the matter with the President of China and encourages improved communication channels between the two nations' militaries. Introduced on March 12, 2009, this concurrent resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become law, but it does require passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate to be enacted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 72 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 72. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 72?
- H.Con.Res. 72 was sponsored by Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] (R-VA), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 72?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (12 Mar 2009).
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