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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 5, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 406

A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, have worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the ASEAN region.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jan 1, 2021)

This resolution

  • reaffirms support for elevated collaboration between the United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of economic cooperation and human rights;
  • urges ASEAN to foster multilateral relations with non-ASEAN partners;
  • expresses support for ASEAN nations in addressing maritime and territorial disputes, as well as corruption in the public and private sectors;
  • calls on ASEAN nations to ensure human rights, a protected marine environment, and safe access to international waterways in the Asia-Pacific;
  • urges ASEAN nations to uphold international agreements with respect to North Korea's missile programs; and
  • expresses support for the Lower Mekong Initiative, a partnership between the United States, Cambodia, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, and Vietnam to promote sustainability and economic development in the region.

What just happenedJan 1, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8009-8010)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8009-8010)

  2. Jan 1, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8009-8010)

  3. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    The committee amendment to the preamble as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (CR S8010)

  4. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8009-8011)

  6. Jun 3, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.

  7. Jun 3, 2020Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Jun 3, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  9. May 21, 2020Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  10. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6394-6396)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJan 1, 202155

This resolution

  • reaffirms support for elevated collaboration between the United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of economic cooperation and human rights;
  • urges ASEAN to foster multilateral relations with non-ASEAN partners;
  • expresses support for ASEAN nations in addressing maritime and territorial disputes, as well as corruption in the public and private sectors;
  • calls on ASEAN nations to ensure human rights, a protected marine environment, and safe access to international waterways in the Asia-Pacific;
  • urges ASEAN nations to uphold international agreements with respect to North Korea's missile programs; and
  • expresses support for the Lower Mekong Initiative, a partnership between the United States, Cambodia, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, and Vietnam to promote sustainability and economic development in the region.
Reported to SenateJun 3, 202025

This resolution

  • reaffirms support for elevated collaboration between the United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of economic cooperation and human rights;
  • encourages cooperation between the United States and the nations of ASEAN as they respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and future public health challenges;
  • urges ASEAN to foster multilateral relations with non-ASEAN partners;
  • expresses support for ASEAN nations in addressing maritime and territorial disputes, as well as corruption in the public and private sectors;
  • calls on ASEAN nations to ensure human rights, a protected marine environment, and safe access to international waterways in the Indo-Pacific;
  • applauds ASEAN nations that have upheld international agreements with respect to North Korea's missile programs; and
  • expresses support for the Lower Mekong Initiative, a partnership between the United States, Cambodia, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, and Vietnam to promote sustainability and economic development in the region.
Introduced in SenateNov 5, 2019

This resolution

  • reaffirms support for elevated collaboration between the United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of economic cooperation and human rights;
  • urges ASEAN to foster multilateral relations with non-ASEAN partners;
  • expresses support for ASEAN nations in addressing maritime and territorial disputes, as well as corruption in the public and private sectors;
  • calls on ASEAN nations to ensure human rights, a protected marine environment, and safe access to international waterways in the Asia-Pacific;
  • urges ASEAN nations to uphold international agreements with respect to North Korea's missile programs; and
  • expresses support for the Lower Mekong Initiative, a partnership between the United States, Cambodia, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, and Vietnam to promote sustainability and economic development in the region.
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