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H.Con.Res.172 / 105th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress in support of efforts to foster friendship and cooperation between the United States and Mongolia, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 22, 1997

Expresses support for: (1) the efforts of the Mongolian parliament to establish United States-Mongolian Friendship Day; (2) efforts by the United States and Mongolia to use their resources to strengthen political, economic, educational, and cultural ties; and (3) future contacts between such countries in such a manner as will benefit the parliamentary, judicial, and political institutions of Mongolia, particularly through the creation of an interparliamentary exchange between the Congress and the Mongolian parliament. Confirms U.S. commitment to an independent, sovereign, secure, and democratic Mongolia. Applauds and encourages Mongolia's simultaneous efforts to develop its democratic and free market institutions. Commends: (1) Mongolia for its foresight in environmental protection through the Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan and encourages it to obtain the goals illustrated in this Plan; and (2) Mongolia's efforts to strengthen civilian control, through parliamentary oversight, over the military and recommends that Mongolia be admitted into the Partnership for Peace initiative at the earliest opportunity. Encourages Mongolia's efforts toward economic development that is compatible with environmental protection and supports an exchange of ideas and information between Mongolian and U.S. scientists. Urges the President: (1) both through the vote of the United States in international financial institutions and in the administration of U.S. bilateral assistance programs, such as the Central Asian Enterprise Fund, to support Mongolia in its efforts to expand economic opportunity through free market structures and policies; (2) to assist Mongolia in its efforts to integrate itself into international economic structures, such as the World Trade Organization; and (3) to promote efforts to increase commercial investment in Mongolia by U.S. businesses and to promote policies which will increase economic cooperation and development between the United States and Mongolia.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R–IL

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10878-10880)

  7. Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  13. Executive Comment Requested from State.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Introduced in House

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