Bill Summary
This resolution acknowledges and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania. It recognizes the significant contributions of Romania to transatlantic security, democracy, and economic development. The resolution also highlights the strong alliance between the two countries, particularly in areas such as defense and support for Ukraine. It calls on the government to continue strengthening the partnership between the US and Romania for mutual benefit.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania, which could bring attention to this relationship and potentially lead to increased cooperation and support between the two countries.
2. The legislation highlights the economic relationship between the United States and Romania, which could impact businesses and individuals involved in trade and investment between the two countries.
3. The legislation calls on the executive branch to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania, which could lead to potential changes in foreign policy and diplomatic relations between the two countries. This could also have an effect on individuals involved in the government or diplomatic sectors.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1222 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1222
Celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States
and Romania.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 12, 2022
Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Turner) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States
and Romania.
Whereas the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania was
launched on July 11, 1997, providing a comprehensive framework to
strengthen bilateral relations and advance the two countries' common
interests in promoting transatlantic security, democratic values, and
economic development;
Whereas, on September 13, 2011, this strategic partnership advanced to a new
level with the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Strategic
Partnership for the 21st Century between Romania and the United States;
Whereas the United States and Romania have continuously expanded their economic
relationship through increased bilateral trade and investment;
Whereas over more than a century, the Romanian-American community's rich
cultural heritage is a valued part of American society;
Whereas over the past 25 years, Romania has advanced security and democratic
principles in Central and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region, and
has actively contributed, as a member of NATO and the European Union, to
forging a strong transatlantic partnership, including as one of the top
troop contributors to NATO's almost 2-decade mission in Afghanistan;
Whereas Romania is a founding member of the Bucharest Nine regional NATO
cooperation format, aimed at strengthening defense and deterrence on the
eastern flank of the alliance;
Whereas Romania's commitment to transatlantic common defense includes hosting
the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System, which protects NATO members
from ballistic missile threats;
Whereas Romania has played a pivotal role in NATO's efforts to counter Russian
aggression, consistently meeting or exceeding NATO's 2 percent of GDP
defense spending target, and offering to host one of NATO's 4 new
multinational battlegroups;
Whereas Romania's efforts and commitment to support Ukraine in the face of
Russia's unprovoked and illegal military invasion deserve full
recognition;
Whereas Romania provides critical assistance to the Ukrainian people, offering
refuge and safe passage to over one million Ukrainians fleeing Russia's
invasion;
Whereas Romania will continue to host rotational brigade combat teams from the
United States to enhance the collective deterrent capabilities of the
NATO alliance; and
Whereas 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the
United States and Romania: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic
partnership between the United States and Romania,
congratulates Romania on this important milestone, and thanks
the Romanian people for their steadfast friendship and
contribution to the progress of our bilateral relationship;
(2) reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and
Romania, based on a common commitment to freedom, democracy,
rule of law, and economic prosperity;
(3) appreciates Romania's staunch support for transatlantic
security and prosperity, and its unwavering commitment to
advancing peace, freedom, and security;
(4) recognizes Romania as a close and capable partner in
stabilizing Europe's Black Sea region; and
(5) calls on the executive branch of the Federal Government
to continue to strengthen the strategic partnership between the
United States and Romania and to find new ways to leverage,
support, and develop the friendship and cooperation between our
two nations.
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