A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.

Bill 117 sres 220 is a resolution that urges the United States Senate to approve the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This international treaty, also known as UNCLOS, establishes guidelines for the use of the world's oceans and resources. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the United States participating in this treaty to ensure that the country has a seat at the table in discussions about maritime issues.

The resolution highlights the benefits of ratifying UNCLOS, including access to resources in the ocean, protection of marine environments, and the ability to participate in international negotiations related to maritime issues. It also emphasizes that the United States has abided by the principles of UNCLOS for decades, even though it has not formally ratified the treaty.

The resolution calls on the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of UNCLOS in order to strengthen the United States' position in international maritime affairs. It argues that ratifying the treaty would enhance national security, promote economic interests, and protect the environment. Overall, Bill 117 sres 220 is a non-partisan resolution that encourages the United States Senate to support the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in order to benefit the country's interests in the global maritime community.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 220

Introduced on
2021-05-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/18/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.

Bill 117 sres 220 is a resolution that urges the United States Senate to approve the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This international treaty, also known as UNCLOS, establishes guidelines for the use of the world's oceans and resources. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the United States participating in this treaty to ensure that the country has a seat at the table in discussions about maritime issues.

The resolution highlights the benefits of ratifying UNCLOS, including access to resources in the ocean, protection of marine environments, and the ability to participate in international negotiations related to maritime issues. It also emphasizes that the United States has abided by the principles of UNCLOS for decades, even though it has not formally ratified the treaty.

The resolution calls on the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of UNCLOS in order to strengthen the United States' position in international maritime affairs. It argues that ratifying the treaty would enhance national security, promote economic interests, and protect the environment. Overall, Bill 117 sres 220 is a non-partisan resolution that encourages the United States Senate to support the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in order to benefit the country's interests in the global maritime community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Arctic and polar regions
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean
Senate

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Latest Summary7/20/2021

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signat...


Latest Action5/18/2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2576-2577)