United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HRES 650 — Recognizing the results of the free and fair elections for the new Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands held on November 9, 2017.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Welcomes the democratic elections of the Falkland Islands. Acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine their future. Recognizes the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the islands desire to remain a self-governing overseas territory.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 650 do?
Welcomes the democratic elections of the Falkland Islands. Acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine their future. Recognizes the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the islands desire to remain a self-governing overseas territory.
Who sponsors HRES 650?
HRES 650 is sponsored by Diaz-Balart, Mario (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 650?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 650?
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