Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy Overview
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- HR 1448117th Congress
PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
Aug 25, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-37.
- HR 2471117th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
Mar 15, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-103.
- HR 2617117th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Dec 29, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-328.
- HR 7776117th Congress
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Dec 23, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-263.
- HR 785117th Congress
For the relief of Maria Isabel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza, and Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso.
Dec 27, 2022 · Became Private Law No: 117-2.
- HR 8026117th Congress
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office".
Dec 27, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-310.
- HRES 1168117th Congress
Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our Third Border.
Jul 12, 2022 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HRES 760117th Congress
Expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime’s acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.
Nov 3, 2021 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S 1064117th Congress
RENACER Act
Nov 10, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-54.
- S 1605117th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Dec 27, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-81.
- S 2126117th Congress
A bill to designate the Federal Office Building located at 308 W. 21st Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the "Louisa Swain Federal Office Building", and for other purposes.
May 10, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-120.
- SJRES 13117th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".
Jun 30, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-22.
- SRES 120117th Congress
A resolution recognizing the Ninth Summit of the Americas and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a more prosperous, secure, and democratic Western Hemisphere.
May 12, 2021 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2494; text: 3/17/2021 CR S1617-1618)
- SRES 22117th Congress
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations.
Apr 15, 2021 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1994; text: 01/28/2021 CR S203-204)
- SRES 310117th Congress
A resolution expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.
Aug 3, 2021 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5699-5701; text: CR S5699-5700)
- SRES 37117th Congress
A resolution expressing solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detained artists, journalists, and activists.
Apr 15, 2021 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1996-1998; text: CR S1997-1998)
- SRES 472117th Congress
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations.
Dec 21, 2022 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9754)
- SRES 489117th Congress
A resolution commending the actions of Cuban human rights and democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, and all pro-democracy and human rights activists, in demanding fundamental civil liberties in Cuba and speaking out against Cuba's brutal, totalitarian Communist regime.
Jan 12, 2022 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S183-184; text: CR S193)
- SRES 753117th Congress
A resolution urging the Government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner.
Sep 28, 2022 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 09/07/2022 CR S4481-4482)
- SRES 81117th Congress
A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
May 12, 2021 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2494; text: 3/1/2021 CR S958-959)