A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.

1/16/2023, 3:18 PM

Congressional Summary of SRES 66

Expresses the Senate's regret at the damage and loss of life occasioned by the accidental collision of a U.S. military EP-3E Aries II reconnaissance aircraft and an F-8 jet fighter from the Air Force of the People's Republic of China.

Calls for the Chinese Government to release the crew members of the EP-3E and return the aircraft and its equipment to the United States.

Supports the President's continuing efforts to ensure the safe return of the crew and aircraft.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 66

Bill SRES 66 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2001. Bill SRES 66 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on April 5, 2001. Bill SRES 66's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3554) as of April 5, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 66

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 66

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Air force personnel

- Aircraft pilots

- Armed Forces and National Security

- Aviation safety

- China

- Detention of persons

- East Asia

- Fighter aircraft

- Government Operations and Politics

- Marines

- Naval personnel

- President and foreign policy

- Reconnaissance aircraft

- Repatriation

- Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 66

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.