Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 523
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of the United States-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 24, 2014)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
- Prime Minister Narenda Modi of India should address Congress at the earliest opportunity;
- the U.S. government should hold a strategic dialogue in New Delhi that lays out clear objectives for the U.S.-India relationship;
- the United States nominate and confirm an Ambassador to India as soon as possible;
- the United States and India should continue to expand economic engagement, including finalizing a bilateral investment treaty and reviving the Trade Policy Forum;
- India should continue its economic liberalization reforms, including discussions with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum nations about Indian membership in APEC;
- the United States and India should expand energy, defense, and security cooperation; and
- India should modify its offset regime so funds can flow to a second tier of Indian priorities such as education, skills development, or manufacturing.
What just happenedJul 24, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910-4911)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2014
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910-4911)
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate