Reaffirming support for strong United States and Moldova relations, Moldova's democracy, and its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Bill: 117-hres-833
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2021-12-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Moldova
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Rural conditions and development
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: 
This resolution reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. 
 
The resolution supports the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and Moldova as a means to strengthen their relations and enhance the reforms already being undertaken by Moldova. 
 
The resolution reaffirms the importance of free, fair, and transparent elections in Moldova. 
 
The resolution affirms Moldova's right to determine its own partnerships and its right to associate with the European Union or any regional organization. 
 
The resolution calls upon the government of Russia to
 
 
fulfill its commitments made at the Istanbul summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 1999, 
 
withdraw its military forces and munitions from Moldova, 
 
 refrain from issuing economic threats or exerting pressure against Moldova, and
 
 cease any and all actions that support separatist movements within Moldova. 
 
 
The resolution supports efforts to resolve the Transnistria conflict through a comprehensive settlement that secures Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova. 
 
Finally, this resolution affirms that lasting stability and security in Moldova is a key priority for the United States and can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and all other European countries are respected.

action_date: 2022-04-27
text: 
This resolution urges the U.S. government, European Union, and other transatlantic partners to increase cooperation and support for Moldova's democratic development, economic and energy independence, and efforts to root out corruption. 
 
The resolution reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. 
 
The resolution affirms Moldova's right to determine its own partnerships and its right to associate with the European Union or any regional organization. 
 
The resolution commends Moldova's efforts to take in Ukrainian refugees and urges increased assistance by the United States and other allies and partners to Moldova to assist with those efforts.
 
The resolution reaffirms the importance of free, fair, and transparent elections in Moldova. 
 
The resolution calls upon the government of Russia to
 
 
fulfill its commitments made at the Istanbul summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 1999, 
 
withdraw its military forces and munitions from Moldova, 
 
 refrain from issuing military and economic threats or exerting pressure against Moldova, and
 
 cease any and all actions that support separatists in the region of Transnistria.
 
 
The resolution supports efforts to resolve the Transnistria conflict through a comprehensive settlement that secures Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 
 
Finally, this resolution affirms that lasting stability and security in Moldova is in the strategic interest of the United States and can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and all other European countries are respected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H4536-4537)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 132).
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4556-4557)
action_date: 2022-04-27
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: 2022-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 833.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4536-4538)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Introduced in House