H. Res. 222 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
August 2, 2013. 
Whereas the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of 
Jordan have maintained official diplomatic relations since 
1949, and during this partnership spanning over 6 dec-
ades, the United States and Jordan have developed a 
close relationship in security, economic development, and 
counterterrorism cooperation; 
Whereas a United States–Jordanian Joint Military Commis-
sion facilitates bilateral consultations between the United 
States Department of Defense and Jordanian Armed 
Forces since 1974, and has led to increased cooperation 
in regional and global counterterrorism efforts; 
Whereas Jordan has provided key security and humanitarian 
support in both Afghanistan and Iraq; 
Whereas Jordan hosted a United States-developed training 
program on human rights, proper use of force, and civil 
disturbances to further enhance peace and security in the 
West Bank; 
Whereas in 1996, the United States designated Jordan as a 
major non-NATO ally, recognizing Jordan as a close ally 
with a strategic working relationship; 
Whereas the Jordanian Armed Forces are proven reliable 
contributors to the international community, particularly
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as a member of the United Nations, contributing 57,000 
troops to 18 different United Nations peacekeeping mis-
sions, most notably in Haiti where Jordan endured mul-
tiple casualties during such missions; 
Whereas Jordan signed the historic Jordan–Israel Peace 
Treaty on October 26, 1994, normalizing relations be-
tween Jordan and Israel by resolving territorial disputes 
and establishing a partnership towards peaceful relations; 
Whereas King Abdullah II has been a key advocate of peace 
between the Israelis and Palestinians, often reiterating 
the urgent need for peaceful reconciliation and offering to 
serve as a mediator and host for peace negotiations; 
Whereas Jordan is a leader for progress, tolerance, and mod-
eration in the Arab and Muslim worlds; 
Whereas the economic partnership between the United States 
and Jordan was further strengthened through the signing 
of the United States–Jordan Free Trade Agreement by 
President Bill Clinton and King Abdullah II on October 
24, 2000, and fully implemented on January 1, 2010; 
Whereas in 2008, the United States and Jordan signed a 5- 
year Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of 
$360,000,000 
in 
economic 
support 
funds 
and 
$300,000,000 per year in foreign military financing to 
further bolster the United States–Jordan strategic rela-
tionship; 
Whereas the United States is strongly committed to the con-
tinued development and progress of the Jordanian people, 
civil society, and political institutions, specifically in the 
areas of democracy assistance, water and energy preser-
vation, education services, and economic development;
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Whereas the al-Assad regime, backed by Iran and Hizballah, 
has brutally suppressed dissent, conducting a campaign 
of violence that has fueled sectarian tensions and sparked 
a civil war in Syria; 
Whereas the conflict in Syria has resulted in the loss of near-
ly 100,000 Syrian lives and the displacement of approxi-
mately 4,250,000 civilians, including nearly 1,800,000 
who have fled Syria; 
Whereas the Syrian conflict has contributed to sectarian con-
flict, extremism, and instability throughout the region; 
Whereas the Government of Jordan has accepted a heavy 
burden of hosting and providing for the security and 
basic needs of approximately 500,000 refugees, with that 
number growing every day; 
Whereas three-quarters of the refugees are women and chil-
dren, and 1 in 5 refugees is under the age of 4; 
Whereas the severity of the humanitarian crisis and the large 
number of refugees in Jordan places significant economic 
and social hardships on the country; and 
Whereas the Government of Jordan has worked in partner-
ship with the international community to provide for the 
needs of vulnerable refugee populations, including clean 
water, food, shelter, health care, and education: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the people and Government of the 
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued 
friendship with the United States and commitment to 
peace, security, and stability in the Middle East;
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(2) commends the Government of Jordan for its re-
sponse to the Syrian humanitarian crisis and encourages 
its continued hosting and caring for refugees fleeing vio-
lence from the conflict with the al-Assad regime; and 
(3) expresses a firm commitment to support the 
Government of Jordan as it faces regional challenges 
and works toward a more peaceful and stable Middle 
East. 
Attest: 
Clerk.