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A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 466
Bill 118 S.Res. 466 is a resolution that urges the United States Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This international treaty, also known as UNCLOS, establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing the use of the world's oceans and their resources.
The resolution highlights the importance of the United States becoming a party to UNCLOS, as it would provide the country with a seat at the table in international discussions on maritime issues. It emphasizes that ratifying UNCLOS would help protect and promote U.S. interests in areas such as navigation rights, environmental protection, and resource management.
Supporters of the resolution argue that joining UNCLOS would enhance the United States' credibility and influence in global maritime affairs. They believe that ratification would strengthen the country's ability to shape international norms and rules governing the oceans. Opponents of the resolution, however, have raised concerns about potential limitations on U.S. sovereignty and economic interests that could result from joining UNCLOS. They argue that the treaty could infringe on the country's ability to exploit its own resources and make independent decisions on maritime issues. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 466 calls for the United States Senate to consider the benefits and drawbacks of ratifying UNCLOS and to ultimately decide whether joining the treaty is in the best interests of the country.
The resolution highlights the importance of the United States becoming a party to UNCLOS, as it would provide the country with a seat at the table in international discussions on maritime issues. It emphasizes that ratifying UNCLOS would help protect and promote U.S. interests in areas such as navigation rights, environmental protection, and resource management.
Supporters of the resolution argue that joining UNCLOS would enhance the United States' credibility and influence in global maritime affairs. They believe that ratification would strengthen the country's ability to shape international norms and rules governing the oceans. Opponents of the resolution, however, have raised concerns about potential limitations on U.S. sovereignty and economic interests that could result from joining UNCLOS. They argue that the treaty could infringe on the country's ability to exploit its own resources and make independent decisions on maritime issues. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 466 calls for the United States Senate to consider the benefits and drawbacks of ratifying UNCLOS and to ultimately decide whether joining the treaty is in the best interests of the country.
Congressional Summary of SRES 466
This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 466
Bill SRES 466 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill SRES 466 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023. Bill SRES 466's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5551-5552) as of November 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 466
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 466
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 466
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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