Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

12/29/2023, 5:15 PM

This resolution expresses the sense that the Department of State should formally confirm that the Monroe Doctrine is no longer part of U.S. policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean.

Specifically, the resolution calls on the United States to 

  • develop a New Good Neighbor policy; 
  • create a new approach to promoting development based on respect for economic development plans of the region’s governments;
  • terminate all unilateral economic sanctions;
  • develop legislation that triggers an automatic review of bilateral assistance when there is an extra-constitutional transfer of power;
  • declassify all U.S. government archives relating to past coups d'etat, dictatorships, and human rights abuse; and 
  • work with Latin American and Caribbean governments on far-reaching reform of the Organization of American States.
 
Bill 118 H.Res. 943 calls for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine, a longstanding US foreign policy that asserted American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy. The purpose of this bill is to improve relations and promote more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823, has been criticized for promoting US intervention and imperialism in the region. The bill argues that it is time to move away from this outdated policy and work towards a more collaborative and respectful relationship with our neighbors to the south.

The "New Good Neighbor" policy aims to foster mutual respect, cooperation, and partnership with Latin American and Caribbean countries. This includes promoting economic development, addressing shared challenges such as climate change and security threats, and respecting the sovereignty and self-determination of all nations in the region. By annuling the Monroe Doctrine and adopting a "New Good Neighbor" policy, the United States hopes to build stronger, more positive relationships with its neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. This bill emphasizes the importance of diplomacy, cooperation, and mutual understanding in promoting peace and prosperity in the region.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 943

Introduced on
2023-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense that the Department of State should formally confirm that the Monroe Doctrine is no longer part of U.S. policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean.

Specifically, the resolution calls on the United States to 

  • develop a New Good Neighbor policy; 
  • create a new approach to promoting development based on respect for economic development plans of the region’s governments;
  • terminate all unilateral economic sanctions;
  • develop legislation that triggers an automatic review of bilateral assistance when there is an extra-constitutional transfer of power;
  • declassify all U.S. government archives relating to past coups d'etat, dictatorships, and human rights abuse; and 
  • work with Latin American and Caribbean governments on far-reaching reform of the Organization of American States.
 
Bill 118 H.Res. 943 calls for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine, a longstanding US foreign policy that asserted American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy. The purpose of this bill is to improve relations and promote more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

The Monroe Doctrine, established in 1823, has been criticized for promoting US intervention and imperialism in the region. The bill argues that it is time to move away from this outdated policy and work towards a more collaborative and respectful relationship with our neighbors to the south.

The "New Good Neighbor" policy aims to foster mutual respect, cooperation, and partnership with Latin American and Caribbean countries. This includes promoting economic development, addressing shared challenges such as climate change and security threats, and respecting the sovereignty and self-determination of all nations in the region. By annuling the Monroe Doctrine and adopting a "New Good Neighbor" policy, the United States hopes to build stronger, more positive relationships with its neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. This bill emphasizes the importance of diplomacy, cooperation, and mutual understanding in promoting peace and prosperity in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/22/2024

This resolution expresses the sense that the Department of State should formally confirm that the Monroe Doctrine is no longer part of U.S. policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean.

Specifically, the resolution calls on the United Stat...


Latest Action12/19/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the...