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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 576 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 576

  Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of 
                  America and the country of Georgia.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 23, 2017

 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself and Mr. Gene Green of Texas) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
                        the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of 
                  America and the country of Georgia.

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 
        following its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991;
Whereas the year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of these 
        diplomatic relations;
Whereas Vice President Pence during his visit to Georgia on August 1, 2017, 
        stated that the United States and Georgia are bound together by an oath 
        of friendship and a shared commitment to the cause of freedom;
Whereas the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia remain under Russian 
        occupation, one-fifth of Georgia's sovereign territory;
Whereas Georgia has been a strong ally of the United States with thousands of 
        Georgians and Americans serving side-by-side in Kosovo, Iraq, and 
        Afghanistan;
Whereas Georgia has provided more troops in support of combat operations in 
        Afghanistan on a per-capita basis than any other country in the world;
Whereas Georgia plays a key role in the Northern Distribution Network lines of 
        communication that support NATO efforts in Afghanistan;
Whereas investment in the exploration and development of energy to achieve 
        independence is critical to the future stability of Georgia and all of 
        eastern Europe;
Whereas Georgia has long been a model for democratic principles and progress;
Whereas the Government of Georgia has demonstrated its commitment in fighting 
        corruption, developing modern state institutions, and developing market-
        economy institutions;
Whereas economic reforms enacted by the Government of Georgia have resulted in 
        strong economic growth and increased foreign investment to include 
        investments from U.S. businesses; and
Whereas Members of the United States Congress have voiced concerns about 
        individuals in Georgia working to undermine commitments made to American 
        companies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to 
        support the Government of Georgia and its people;
            (2) reaffirms the support of the United States for 
        Georgia's membership into NATO;
            (3) remembers and honors the sacrifices of Georgian 
        servicemembers and their families who have given their lives in 
        the cause of freedom;
            (4) supports Georgia's commitment to a peaceful resolution 
        to the dispute with Russia and calls for the end of Russia's 
        occupation of Georgian sovereign territory;
            (5) supports Georgia's continued commitment to 
        institutional reforms, freedom, territorial independence and 
        integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions;
            (6) supports increased economic cooperation and bilateral 
        trade between the United States and Georgia;
            (7) calls for the Government of Georgia to strengthen and 
        enforce the rule of law with regards to adhering to contractual 
        obligations and protecting intellectual property rights;
            (8) calls for the Government of Georgia to demonstrate its 
        commitment to welcome and respect freely negotiated conditions 
        of both existing and future business investment; and
            (9) stands by Georgia and its people as partners and 
        friends, and our shared vision of a free and independent 
        Georgia.
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