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Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 64

Bill 118 hconres 64, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into should provide reasonable access and collaboration for search and recovery activities relating to missing members of the United States Armed Forces," was introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that any trade agreements the United States enters into include provisions that allow for the search and recovery of missing and unaccounted for members of the US Armed Forces from past wars or military conflicts.

The bill emphasizes the importance of honoring and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country by ensuring that efforts to locate and bring home missing service members are prioritized in international trade agreements. It calls for collaboration and cooperation between nations involved in such agreements to facilitate search and recovery activities.

The bill does not propose any specific actions or funding for search and recovery efforts, but rather expresses the sentiment of Congress that these activities should be included in trade agreements as a matter of principle. It highlights the importance of upholding the commitment to never leave a fallen comrade behind and ensuring that the families of missing service members receive closure and recognition for their sacrifices. Overall, Bill 118 hconres 64 aims to ensure that the United States continues to prioritize the search and recovery of missing members of the Armed Forces in all international agreements, reaffirming the nation's commitment to honoring and remembering those who have served.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 64

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into with a foreign country should provide reasonable collaboration with that country for the purpose of search, investigation, and recovery activities for U.S. personnel missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 64

Bill HCONRES 64 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill HCONRES 64 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 64's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 64

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 64

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 64

Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.
Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.

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