Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Bill: 117-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2021-12-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Europe
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: 
This resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles. 
 
The resolution also calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to adopt a new Strategic Concept for NATO that is clear about its support for shared democratic values and committed to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within NATO headquarters.

action_date: 2022-04-05
text: 
This resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles. 
 
The resolution urges NATO to continue to provide unwavering support to the people of Ukraine as they fight for their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a democratic future. 
 
The resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to adopt a new Strategic Concept for NATO that is clear about its support for shared democratic values and committed to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within NATO headquarters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 63 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H4177)
action_date: 2022-04-05
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): 362 - 63 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H4177)
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4184)
action_date: 2022-04-05
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: 2022-04-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 831.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4177-4180)
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2021-12-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-12-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-12-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-02
text: Introduced in House