Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

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Explore the details of House Bill 585 Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HRES 585

This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support continued peace on the island of Ireland and the commitments of the Good Friday Agreement in the event that the UK leaves the EU. The resolution also expresses opposition to the reintroduction of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them, but there is discussion that the UK's exit from the EU may require the reintroduction of a hard border.)

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Current Status of Bill HRES 585

Bill HRES 585 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2019. Bill HRES 585 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2019. Bill HRES 585's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 3, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 585

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 585

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeEuropean UnionInternational law and treatiesIrelandNorthern IrelandSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 585

Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

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