United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 252 — A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5268-5269)

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Summary

Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government should propose to the government of the Philippines that a joint commission be established to review the potential for enhancing security ties; (2) the U.S. government should expand the economic relationship with the government of the Philippines toward achieving broad-based economic development in that country; (3) the private sectors of the United States and the Philippines should establish a U.S.-Philippines organization to promote closer bilateral ties across key sectors; (4) the government of the Philippines should continue its efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions; and (5) the U.S. government should continue to assist the government of the Philippines in the areas of maritime security, communications, and overall military professionalization.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5268-5269)

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Subjects

Alliances Asia Commemorative events and holidays Disaster relief and insurance Foreign aid and international relief Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Human rights International exchange and broadcasting Marine and inland water transportation Military assistance, sales, and agreements Military education and training Philippines Trade agreements and negotiations Transportation safety and security U.S. and foreign investments International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 252 do?
Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government should propose to the government of the Philippines that a joint commission be established to review the potential for enhancing security ties; (2) the U.S. government should expand the economic relationship with the government of the Philippines toward achieving broad-based economic development in that country; (3) the private sectors of the United States and the Philippines should establish a U.S.-Philippines organization to promote closer bilateral ties across key sectors; (4) the government of the Philippines should continue its efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions; and (5) the U.S. government should continue to assist the government of the Philippines in the areas of maritime security, communications, and overall military professionalization.
Who sponsors SRES 252?
SRES 252 is sponsored by Richard Lugar (Republican).
What is the current status of SRES 252?
This bill died with 112th 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 SRES 252?
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