Senate Bill 126 - A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-28

Recent Activity

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)

Alternative Names

A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Asia

Burma

Cambodia

Conflicts and wars

Crime prevention

Cultural exchanges and relations

Economic development

Foreign aid and international relief

Freedom of information

Human rights

Infrastructure development

Lakes and rivers

Land use and conservation

Laos

News media and reporting

Thailand

Vietnam

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

118 samdt 1362 - To make technical amendments.

A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

3/7/2024, 9:39 PM

This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of peopl...
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 126

Introduced on
2023-03-28

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary


This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of peopl...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Asia•
Burma•
Cambodia•
Conflicts and wars•
Crime prevention•
Cultural exchanges and relations•
Economic development•
Foreign aid and international relief•
Freedom of information•
Human rights•
Infrastructure development•
Lakes and rivers•
Land use and conservation•
Laos•
News media and reporting•
Thailand•
Vietnam

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/17/2024

This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of peopl...

Latest Action11/6/2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)