Bill Summary
This resolution, passed by the House of Representatives, expresses support for the country of Georgia and its partnership with the United States. It acknowledges Georgia's contributions to international security efforts, such as their deployment of soldiers to Afghanistan and Iraq, and their participation in initiatives like the European Deterrence Initiative and the NATO Partnership for Peace. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and does not recognize the Russian Federation's occupation of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions. It calls for continued cooperation and support between the US and Georgia in defending its people and territory.
Possible Impacts
1. This resolution could affect people in Georgia by showing support for their country and its efforts to defend itself and maintain its sovereignty. This could boost morale and national pride among the citizens of Georgia.
2. The resolution also mentions Georgia's participation in the ISAF and Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. This could potentially affect American soldiers and their families who are serving alongside Georgian forces, as the resolution expresses support for their efforts in these missions.
3. The resolution also brings attention to the ongoing conflict between Georgia and Russia over the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This could have implications for people living in those regions, as the resolution does not recognize their independence and reaffirms support for Georgia's territorial integrity.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 417 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 417
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for
Georgia.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 3, 2019
Mr. Conaway submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for
Georgia.
Whereas Georgia is a valued friend of the United States and has repeatedly
demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both
countries, including the deployment of Georgian forces as part of the
International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) led by the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force
in Iraq;
Whereas the European Deterrence Initiative builds the partnership capacity of
Georgia so it can work more closely with the United States and NATO, as
well as provide for its own defense;
Whereas in addition to the European Deterrence Initiative, Georgia's
participation in the NATO initiative Partnership for Peace is paramount
to interoperability with the United States and NATO, and establishing a
more peaceful environment in the region; and
Whereas despite the losses suffered, as a NATO partner of ISAF, Georgia is
committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan with one of the
largest contingents on the ground: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) reaffirms United States support for Georgia's
sovereignty and territorial integrity within its
internationally recognized borders, and does not recognize the
independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions
currently occupied by the Russian Federation; and
(2) supports continued cooperation between the United
States and Georgia and the efforts of the Government of Georgia
to provide for the defense of its people and sovereign
territory.
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