Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-665
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-10-30
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances

Congressional tributes

Denmark

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

International organizations and cooperation
Latest action: action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-10-30
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution expresses recognition of the significance of the enduring political, economic, and security partnership between the United States and Denmark. The resolution also expresses gratitude to the people of Denmark and members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make the world more secure.</p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 665 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2019 Mr. Keating submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Whereas the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States have enjoyed more than two centuries of close relations; Whereas Denmark has long been a key partner in bilateral and multilateral efforts to address global challenges and threats; Whereas Denmark was a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 and has continued to support the trans-Atlantic security alliance; Whereas Danish forces have participated in United States-led military missions in both Afghanistan and Iraq and the United States-led international coalition against the Islamic State terrorist organization; Whereas Denmark participates in a wide range of NATO missions, including Operation Enhanced Forward Presence, and contributes to numerous peacekeeping operations throughout the world; Whereas Denmark has been an active and cooperative member in the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE) to contribute to a free and peaceful vision of Europe and has partnered with the United States and other Baltic and Nordic countries on security, health, and economic matters; Whereas Denmark is a fellow member of the Arctic Council and has long supported peaceful cooperation in the Arctic region; Whereas the United States is one of Denmark’s largest non-European trade partners, and the United States exports $2,200,000,000 worth of goods and $5,500,000,000 of services to Denmark; and Whereas the Danish Government reports that Danish investments support over 75,000 United States jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of our enduring political, economic, and security partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark; (2) recognizes the important role Denmark plays in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Arctic Council, and other intergovernmental organizations and missions to promote global peace, security, and prosperity; (3) expresses gratitude and appreciation to the people of Denmark and the members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make our world more secure; and (4) calls for continued cooperation and partnership to further strengthen the longstanding alliance between Denmark and the United States.