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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 16, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 117

A resolution expressing support for the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, or the Belfast Agreement, and subsequent agreements and arrangements for implementation to support peace on the island of Ireland.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 17, 2021)

This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support peace on the island of Ireland and the principles, objectives, and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement. The resolution also expresses support for subsequent agreements relating to the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including the agreement concerning the UK's withdrawal from the EU. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state.)

What just happenedMay 17, 2021

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2551)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
16 cosponsors15 D1 R
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  1. May 17, 2021Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2551)

  2. May 17, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2551)

  3. May 17, 2021Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2550-2551)

  4. May 17, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2550-2551)

  5. Mar 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 20.

  6. Mar 24, 2021Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 24, 2021Committee14000

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 24, 2021Committee

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  9. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1573-1574)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  10. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 17, 202155

This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support peace on the island of Ireland and the principles, objectives, and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement. The resolution also expresses support for subsequent agreements relating to the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including the agreement concerning the UK's withdrawal from the EU. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state.)

Reported to SenateMar 24, 202125

This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support peace on the island of Ireland and the principles, objectives, and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement. The resolution also expresses support for subsequent agreements relating to the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including the agreement concerning the UK's withdrawal from the EU. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state.)

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 2021

This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support peace on the island of Ireland and the principles, objectives, and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement. The resolution also expresses support for subsequent agreements relating to the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including the agreement concerning the UK's withdrawal from the EU. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state.)

A resolution expressing support for the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, … — Informed