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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 16, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 145

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 17, 2017)

Reaffirms that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle is an important policy interest for the United States.

Acknowledges that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are currently making important contributions to such effort.

Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government of Honduras to continue to cooperate with MACCIH.

Encourages the governments of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to:

  • publicly support efforts to fight corruption,
  • respect the independence of the judicial branch and the Office of the Attorney General, and
  • ensure that such office in each Northern Triangle country receives sufficient domestic budget allocations in a timely manner to carry out core responsibilities.

What just happenedMay 17, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35](D-CA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. May 17, 2017FloorH38310

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

  2. May 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4278-4279)

  3. May 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4278-4279)

  4. May 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 145.

  5. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4278-4281)

  6. May 17, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 17, 201736

Reaffirms that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle is an important policy interest for the United States.

Acknowledges that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are currently making important contributions to such effort.

Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government of Honduras to continue to cooperate with MACCIH.

Encourages the governments of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to:

  • publicly support efforts to fight corruption,
  • respect the independence of the judicial branch and the Office of the Attorney General, and
  • ensure that such office in each Northern Triangle country receives sufficient domestic budget allocations in a timely manner to carry out core responsibilities.
Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017

Declares that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle must remain a top policy priority for the United States in Central America.

The International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are important contributions to such effort.

Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government of Honduras to continue to cooperate with MACCIH.

Urges the governments of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to:

  • publicly support efforts to fight corruption,
  • respect the independence of the judicial branch and the Office of the Attorney General, and
  • ensure that such office in each Northern Triangle country receives sufficient domestic budget allocations in a timely manner to carry out core responsibilities.
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