S.Res. 616 · 117th Congress · Senate

A resolution expressing support for the Association of South East Asian Nations, its 10 member states, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the ASEAN region.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2361-2362)
Introduced
May 5, 22
Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution expresses support for the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and welcomes its representatives from the governments of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. It urges the United States-ASEAN Special Summit, scheduled for May 12 and 13, 2022, to prioritize democracy, good governance, rule of law, and human rights.

The resolution calls on ASEAN to reaffirm its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine and for an immediate cease fire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.

Finally, the resolution encourages the President to communicate to ASEAN leaders the importance of promoting the rule of law, strengthening civil society, and protecting human rights.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 05, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 05, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

    (text: CR S2361-2362)

    2361Yea
    2362Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 5, 2022

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