H.Res.672: Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

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Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 18, 2020

This resolution supports the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to (1) increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity across Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) further the process of building a Europe that is undivided, secure, prosperous, and free.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D–OH

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

43 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5902-5903)
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5902-5903)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 672.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5902-5904)
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment Discharged.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Oct 31, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 31, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8707)
Oct 31, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2019
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.672, 116th Congress: Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/672

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres672/BILLS-116hres672eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.672, 116th Congress: Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/672

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres672/BILLS-116hres672eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-03-20T16:27:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.672, 116th Congress: Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/672

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres672/BILLS-116hres672eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-03-20T16:27:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.672, 116th Congress: Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/672

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-11-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres672/BILLS-116hres672eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-03-20T16:27:15Z. 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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