US HR223 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Pending: House Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Pending: House Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Morocco and condemns actions taken by Iran and Hezbollah that promote instability in the region. The resolution also calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.
Title
Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.
Sponsors
| Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] |
| Rep. Filemon Vela [D-TX] | Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism. |
| 2019-03-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-03-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Africa
Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Morocco
Political parties and affiliation
Terrorism
United Nations
Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Morocco
Political parties and affiliation
Terrorism
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/223/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres223/BILLS-116hres223ih.pdf |
