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A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress.

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Summary of Bill SCONRES 40

Bill 117 sconres 40 is a concurrent resolution that welcomes the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress. The resolution expresses the United States' strong and enduring relationship with Greece and recognizes the important role that Greece plays in promoting stability and democracy in the region.

The resolution highlights the shared values and interests between the United States and Greece, including a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. It also acknowledges the contributions of the Greek-American community to the cultural and economic life of the United States.

The resolution calls for the Prime Minister of Greece to address a joint meeting of Congress to discuss issues of mutual concern, including security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability. It emphasizes the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation between the United States and Greece to address shared challenges and promote shared interests. Overall, Bill 117 sconres 40 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Greece and promote cooperation on key issues of mutual interest.

Congressional Summary of SCONRES 40

This concurrent resolution expresses that the Senate

  • welcomes Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the United States;
  • eagerly anticipates the address of Prime Minister Mitsotakis before a joint meeting of Congress;
  • appreciates the historic and present role of Greece in the defense of democracy, including through the provision of support to Ukraine amid the ongoing brutal and unprovoked invasion by Russia;
  • reaffirms the steadfast and bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Greece; and
  • appreciates the important role that Greek-Americans play in supporting the strong bonds that exist between the United States and Greece.

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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 40

Bill SCONRES 40 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2022. Bill SCONRES 40 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2022.  Bill SCONRES 40's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415. as of June 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 40

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 40

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional tributes
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Greece
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military operations and strategy
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 40

A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress.
A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SCONRES 40

Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez
New JerseyDemocrat
James E. Risch
James E. Risch
IdahoRepublican

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