A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina…

Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2017International Affairs

S.Res. 18

A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 5, 2017)

Declares that the Senate:

upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally;
encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern;
commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms;
encourages efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality;
encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman;
expresses its desire that the growing partnership between the United States and Argentina will result in greater cooperation at multilateral institutions; and
supports the continuing implementation of the United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Argentina and Argentina's efforts toward greater integration with the global economy.

What just happenedJun 5, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor

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Jun 5, 2017Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Jun 5, 2017Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee
Jun 5, 2017Committee14000
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee
May 25, 2017Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Foreign Relations Committee
Jan 23, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S404)
Foreign Relations Committee
Jan 23, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 5, 20171

Declares that the Senate:

upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally;
encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern;
commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms;
encourages efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality;
encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman;
expresses its desire that the growing partnership between the United States and Argentina will result in greater cooperation at multilateral institutions; and
supports the continuing implementation of the United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Argentina and Argentina's efforts toward greater integration with the global economy.

Introduced in SenateJan 23, 2017

Declares that the Senate:

upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally;
encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern;
commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms that will benefit the people of Argentina, stimulate economic growth, and deepen Argentina's integration with the global economy;
praises such government for resolving its dispute with international creditors;
encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman; and
expresses its desire that the growing partnership between the United States and Argentina will result in greater cooperation at multilateral institutions.