A resolution recognizing the importance of United States-India relations.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jun 2023): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2189)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 259, would formally recognize the importance of the relationship between the United States and India. It would reaffirm the existing partnership between the two countries and encourage continued and expanded cooperation in areas such as defense, commerce, and investment. The resolution also supports efforts to foster a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.
The resolution affects the governments of both the United States and India by expressing a Senate sentiment about their relationship. It acknowledges the strong people-to-people ties, including educational exchanges and the contributions of the Indian American community. The bill highlights existing cooperation in various international forums and initiatives, such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.
S.Res. 259 was introduced in the Senate on June 21, 2023, by Senator Menendez, along with Senators Warner and Cornyn. Following its introduction, it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would not require the approval of the House of Representatives or the President to become effective.
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Official summary
This resolution reaffirms the strong and long-standing partnership between the governments of the United States and India. The resolution also encourages further defense, commercial, and investment ties between the countries, as well as continued cooperation for a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific.
Timeline
21 Jun 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2189)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 259 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 259, would formally recognize the importance of the relationship between the United States and India. It would reaffirm the existing partnership between the two countries and encourage continued and expanded cooperation in areas such as defense, commerce, and investment. The resolution also supports efforts to foster a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. The resolution affects the governments of both the United States and India by expressing a Senate sentiment about their relationship. It acknowledges the strong people-to-people ties, including educational exchanges and the contributions of the Indian American community. The bill highlights existing cooperation in various international forums and initiatives, such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology. S.Res. 259 was introduced in the Senate on June 21, 2023, by Senator Menendez, along with Senators Warner and Cornyn. Following its introduction, it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would not require the approval of the House of Representatives or the President to become effective.
- Has S.Res. 259 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 259. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 259?
- S.Res. 259 was sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 259?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2189) (21 Jun 2023).
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