S.Res. 472 · 117th Congress · Senate

A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations.

In Congress· Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute:…
Introduced
Dec 7, 21
Passed Senate
Dec 21, 22
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security. The resolution also encourages continued actions by the government of the Dominican Republic to assume a regional leadership role in promoting human rights, democratic values, and humanitarian assistance.

Previous Versions

25Dec 7, 2022

This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security.

The resolution encourages continued actions by the government of the Dominican Republic to assume a regional leadership role in promoting human rights, democratic values, and humanitarian assistance.

The resolution calls for further steps to strengthen cooperation between the governments of the United States and the Dominican Republic on issues of shared strategic interest, including post-COVID-19 economic recovery, nearshoring initiatives in the Caribbean Basin, collaborative efforts to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, and the promotion of stability in Haiti.

Finally, this resolution calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to continue to support the efforts of the government of the Dominican Republic to respond to the humanitarian needs of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic.

00Dec 7, 2021

This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security.

The resolution encourages continued actions by the government of the Dominican Republic to assume a regional leadership role in promoting human rights, democratic values, and humanitarian assistance.

The resolution calls for further steps to strengthen cooperation between the governments of the United States and the Dominican Republic on issues of shared strategic interest, including post-COVID-19 economic recovery, nearshoring initiatives in the Caribbean Basin, collaborative efforts to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, and promote stability in Haiti.

Finally, this resolution calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to continue to support the efforts of the government of the Dominican Republic to respond to the humanitarian needs of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 21, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S9753-9755)

    9753Yea
    9755Nay
    0NV
  2. DEC 21, 2022Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  3. DEC 21, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9754)

  4. DEC 21, 2022Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9754)

  5. DEC 07, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  6. DEC 07, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.

  7. DEC 07, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.

  8. DEC 07, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.

  9. DEC 07, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  10. DEC 07, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

    (text: CR S8964-8965)

    8964Yea
    8965Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Dec 7, 2022

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Foreign Relations Committee

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