A resolution expressing support for the Association of South East Asian Nations, its 10 member states, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the ASEAN region.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and welcomes its representatives from the governments of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. It urges the United States-ASEAN Special Summit, scheduled for May 12 and 13, 2022, to prioritize democracy, good governance, rule of law, and human rights. The resolution calls on ASEAN to reaffirm its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine and for an immediate cease fire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. Finally, the resolution encourages the President to communicate to ASEAN leaders the importance of promoting the rule of law, strengthening civil society, and protecting human rights.
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May 2022
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Introduced May 5, 2022
Last action May 5, 2022
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May 5, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2361-2362)
upper
May 5, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
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Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
Mitt Romney
RRepublican
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