Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2018International Affairs
S.Res. 598
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 2018)
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.
Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification.
Recommends that the ratification remain a top Administration priority.
What just happenedJul 30, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5458-5459)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
1cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills5subjects
- Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5458-5459)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 30, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate