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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 943

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 The bill argues that it is time to move away from this outdated policy and work towards a more collaborative and respectful relationship with our neighbors to the south.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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 943

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 943

Bill HRES 943 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2023. Bill HRES 943 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2023. Bill HRES 943's most recent activity was 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 19, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 943

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 943

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.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.

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