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H.Res.716 / 115th Congress

Recognizing the importance of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 29, 2018

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018.

Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and beyond.

Wishes the Republic of Korea success in hosting such games.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D–VA

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  • Foreign Affairs Committee
14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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