Congratulating the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, on the 26th anniversary of their countries' independence, and on the 101st anniversary of Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.

H.Res.618 through Congress

H.Res.618 is considered only in the House.

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.343 A resolution congratulating the people of the Czech Republic and the people of the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the 26th anniversary of the formation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and the 101st anniversary of the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 4, 2019

This resolution recognizes the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements in building prosperous, democratic societies since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The resolution also commends the countries for their support of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) operations in Afghanistan and reaffirms the United States' commitment to a free and peaceful Europe.

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Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] · D–IN

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Oct 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Oct 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2019
Introduced in House

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SRES 343 · A resolution congratulating the people of the Czech Republic and the people of the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the 26th anniversary of the formation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and the 101st anniversary of the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia.

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Discuss H.Res.618, 116th Congress: Congratulating the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, on the 26th anniversary of their countries' independence, and on the 101st anniversary of Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/618

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres618/BILLS-116hres618ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.618, 116th Congress: Congratulating the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, on the 26th anniversary of their countries' independence, and on the 101st anniversary of Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/618

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres618/BILLS-116hres618ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.618, 116th Congress: Congratulating the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, on the 26th anniversary of their countries' independence, and on the 101st anniversary of Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/618

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres618/BILLS-116hres618ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.618, 116th Congress: Congratulating the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, on the 26th anniversary of their countries' independence, and on the 101st anniversary of Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/618

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-10-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres618/BILLS-116hres618ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.618 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.