A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.

Bill: 113-sres-412
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2014-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pacific Ocean
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-07
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region, (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, and (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint. 
 
Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.

action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region; (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint; and (4) calls on China to withdraw its HD-981 drilling rig and associated maritime forces from their current positions, refrain from maritime maneuvers contrary to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and return to the status quo as it existed before May 1, 2014. 
 
Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.

action_date: 2014-07-10
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region; (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region; (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint; and (4) calls on China to withdraw its Hai Yang Shi You (HD-981) drilling rig and associated maritime forces from their current positions, refrain from maritime maneuvers contrary to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and return to the status quo as it existed before May 1, 2014. 
 
Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4440-4442)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: The committee reported amendment to the preamble was agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text as reported in Senate: CR S4436-4438)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: The committee reported amendments were agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4436-4442)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2014-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2198-2199)
action_date: 2014-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate