Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.

Bill: 114-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2016-03-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
International organizations and cooperation
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: 
Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy.
 
 Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.
 
 Calls upon Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as independent countries, (2) refrain from acts and policies that undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and (3) take steps to fulfill the August 12, 2008, Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and the Russian Federation. 
 
Urges the United States to: (1) declare that it will not recognize Russian de jure or de facto sovereignty over any part of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; (2) deepen cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia's advancement towards Euro-Atlantic integration; and (3) enhance Georgia's security through joint military training and the provision of self-defensive capabilities. 
 
Affirms that a free, united, democratic, and sovereign Georgia is in the long-term U.S. interest.

action_date: 2016-09-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy.
 
 Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia.
 
 Calls upon Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as independent countries, (2) refrain from acts and policies that undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and (3) take steps to fulfill the August 12, 2008, Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and the Russian Federation. 
 
Urges the United States to: (1) declare that it will not recognize Russian de jure or de facto sovereignty over any part of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; (2) deepen cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia's advancement towards Euro-Atlantic integration; and (3) enhance Georgia's security through joint military training and the provision of self-defensive capabilities. 
 
Affirms that a free, united, democratic, and sovereign Georgia is in the long-term U.S. interest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 6 (Roll no. 491). (text: CR 9/08/2016 H5136-5137)
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 6 (Roll no. 491).(text: CR 9/08/2016 H5136-5137)
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5187-5188)
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 660.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5136-5139)
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Discharged.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House