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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 29, 2016International Affairs
H.Res. 716

Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Ireland and recommending actions to further strengthen those ties.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 18, 2016)

Recognizes the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between the people and shared values of such countries.

Calls for enhanced U.S.-Ireland cooperation in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping operations.

Supports efforts to increase political, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and Ireland, including ongoing work to consolidate peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

What just happenedMay 18, 2016

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2](R-NY)Sponsor
40 cosponsors27 D13 R
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  1. May 18, 2016FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. May 18, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 18, 2016FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. May 18, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  5. May 18, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2712-2713; text of measure as introduced: CR H2713)

  6. May 18, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  7. May 18, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. May 18, 2016FloorH30200

    Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  9. Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Apr 29, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 18, 201636

Recognizes the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between the people and shared values of such countries.

Calls for enhanced U.S.-Ireland cooperation in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping operations.

Supports efforts to increase political, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and Ireland, including ongoing work to consolidate peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Introduced in HouseApr 29, 2016

Recognizes the special ties between Ireland and the United States and the importance of nurturing the unique relationship between the the two countries.

Welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Rising, including the events taking place in Washington, DC.

Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Ireland and reco… — Informed