IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 33 
Calling for the full implementation of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 
and expressing hope for the continued success of the Northern Ireland 
peace process on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agree-
ment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 12, 2023 
Mr. KEATING (for himself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, 
Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. 
KILMER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for the full implementation of the Belfast/Good Fri-
day Agreement and expressing hope for the continued 
success of the Northern Ireland peace process on the 
25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. 
Whereas, on April 10, 1998, cross-community representatives 
in Northern Ireland as well as representatives from the 
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom signed the 
Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (herein referred to as 
‘‘the Agreement’’) ending the period of violence known as 
the ‘‘Troubles’’ and establishing a framework for peace in 
Northern Ireland; 
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•HRES 33 IH 
Whereas the talks surrounding the Agreement were chaired 
by the Honorable George J. Mitchell and supported by 
the United States Government and Congress; 
Whereas all communities in Northern Ireland were rep-
resented at the talks that led to the Agreement and the 
United States has played a vital role as a good-faith 
actor in talks surrounding implementation of the Agree-
ment; 
Whereas the Agreement was a negotiated settlement between 
the communities in Northern Ireland as well as the Gov-
ernments of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ire-
land; 
Whereas the Agreement provided for the foundation of the 
establishment of power-sharing devolved institutions to 
reflect the will of the people of Northern Ireland regard-
less of community, tradition, or background and con-
sistent with democratic principles; 
Whereas the Agreement affirms, protects, and safeguards the 
inherent human and civil rights of the people of Northern 
Ireland in abidance with the European Convention on 
Human Rights and establishes new institutions in North-
ern Ireland, including an Equality Commission and 
Human Rights Commission, to ensure equal protection 
under the law for the people of Northern Ireland; 
Whereas the ‘‘3 Strand’’ approach which laid the framework 
for the directly elected Northern Ireland Assembly and 
Executive as well as North-South and East-West institu-
tions, continues to bring together stakeholders to consult, 
cooperate, and act on matters of mutual interest; 
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•HRES 33 IH 
Whereas the Agreement acknowledges the suffering of victims 
of violence committed during the ‘‘Troubles’’, including 
the impact on young people; 
Whereas the Agreement contains measures for economic and 
social progress, addresses cultural issues, and sets out a 
way forward on decommissioning of paramilitary weap-
ons, the normalization of security, and policing and jus-
tice issues that are essential for a sustained peace in 
Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland; and 
Whereas the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Agree-
ment represents an important moment of reflection on 
the progress made in ensuring peace and reconciliation in 
Northern Ireland and should stand as a catalyst for con-
tinued efforts to implement the Agreement: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) reaffirms strong and unwavering support 
for the Agreement on the 25th anniversary of its 
signing; 
(2) calls for the full implementation of the 
Agreement in the spirit of peace and reconciliation 
in Northern Ireland; 
(3) commends the work of all peoples, commu-
nities, and traditions in Northern Ireland as well as 
the Governments of the United Kingdom and the 
Republic of Ireland for their work over the past 
quarter century in furthering peace and reconcili-
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•HRES 33 IH 
ation in Northern Ireland in accordance with the 
principles and values outlined in the Agreement; 
(4) supports the work of the North-South and 
East-West bodies established by the Agreement; 
(5) supports all measures which seek to break 
down remaining cultural, religious, and societal bar-
riers in Northern Ireland; 
(6) expresses solidarity with the victims of vio-
lence during the ‘‘Troubles’’ as well as their families 
and calls for continued measures to ensure account-
ability, justice, and reconciliation; 
(7) supports further cross-community coopera-
tion including the establishment of more integrated 
schooling and housing across Northern Ireland as 
well as the establishment of civic forums to engage 
with civil society in Northern Ireland; and 
(8) supports the continued role of the United 
States as a good-faith and positive actor in the 
Northern Ireland peace process. 
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