IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 576 
Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America 
and the country of Georgia. 
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 pe-
riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con-
sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
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 es-
tablishment of these diplomatic relations; 
Whereas Vice President Pence during his visit to Georgia on 
August 1, 2017, stated that the United States and Geor-
gia are bound together by an oath of friendship and a 
shared commitment to the cause of freedom; 
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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 Distribu-
tion 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 prin-
ciples and progress; 
Whereas the Government of Georgia has demonstrated its 
commitment in fighting corruption, developing modern 
state institutions, and developing market-economy insti-
tutions; 
Whereas economic reforms enacted by the Government of 
Georgia have resulted in strong economic growth and in-
creased 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 under-
mine commitments made to American companies: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(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 peace-
ful resolution to the dispute with Russia and calls 
for the end of Russia’s occupation of Georgian sov-
ereign territory; 
(5) supports Georgia’s continued commitment 
to institutional reforms, freedom, territorial inde-
pendence and integration into Euro-Atlantic institu-
tions; 
(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 dem-
onstrate its commitment to welcome and respect 
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freely negotiated conditions of both existing and fu-
ture business investment; and 
(9) stands by Georgia and its people as part-
ners and friends, and our shared vision of a free and 
independent Georgia. 
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