A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.

Bill: 115-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2018-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Estonia
Europe
Human rights
Latvia
Lithuania
Military operations and strategy
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-12
text: 
Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.

action_date: 2018-03-20
text: 
Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.
 
Commends: (1) the people and governments of such countries for their successful reforms and economic growth since 1991, and (2) such countries for their commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and for their leadership in furthering those values abroad.
 
Applauds the partnership the United States enjoys with the Baltic states in many spheres, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
 
Recognizes the determination of such governments to strengthen transatlantic security.
 
Reiterates the continued support of the Senate for the European Deterrence Initiative.
 
 

action_date: 2018-04-09
text: 
Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. 
 
Commends: (1) the people and governments of such countries for their successful reforms and economic growth since 1991, and (2) such countries for their commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and for their leadership in furthering those values abroad. 
 
Applauds the partnership the United States enjoys with the Baltic states in many spheres, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
 
Recognizes the determination of such governments to strengthen transatlantic security. 
 
Reiterates the continued support of the Senate for the European Deterrence Initiative. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2016-2017; text: CR S2016-2017)
action_date: 2018-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2016-2017; text: CR S2016-2017)
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1634)
action_date: 2018-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate