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H.Res.745 / 115th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 20, 2018

Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova.

Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms.

Encourages enhanced U.S. partnerships with Moldova's government, private sector, and civil society and a focus of U.S. assistance on strengthening democratic institutions, diversifying and securing energy supplies, and promoting rural economic growth, trade, and job creation.

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Encourages Moldova to continue implementing democratic reforms.

Encourages the President to expedite the implementation of Public Law 113-96 providing for U.S. international broadcast programming to counter Russian disinformation.

Supports efforts to counter disinformation campaigns in Eastern Europe.

Affirms Moldova's right to: (1) determine its own partnerships free of external pressure, and (2) associate with the European Union or any regional organization.

Calls upon the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces from the internationally recognized territory of Moldova, refrain from economic threats against Moldova, and cease support of separatist movements within Moldova.

Supports efforts to resolve the Transnistria issue through a comprehensive settlement that secures Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova.

Urges all parties to refrain from unilateral actions that may undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution or jeopardize existing agreements. Encourages Transnistrian leaders and the Moldovan government to continue negotiations toward a political settlement.

Affirms that Moldova's stability and security is a U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and other European countries are respected.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · D–NC

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  • Foreign Affairs Committee
15 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

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