Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.

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Explore the details of House Bill 145 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:34 PM

Congressional Summary of HRES 145

Reaffirms that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle is an important policy interest for the United States.

Acknowledges that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are currently making important contributions to such effort.

Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government of Honduras to continue to cooperate with MACCIH.

Encourages the governments of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to:

publicly support efforts to fight corruption,
respect the independence of the judicial branch and the Office of the Attorney General, and
ensure that such office in each Northern Triangle country receives sufficient domestic budget allocations in a timely manner to carry out core responsibilities.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 145

Bill HRES 145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2017. Bill HRES 145 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 16, 2017. Bill HRES 145's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 17, 2017