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A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

USA118th CongressSRES-126| Senate 
| Updated: 11/6/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of people throughout the Mekong River Basin (Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) through federal aid and support.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-787
A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1002-1003)
Jun 8, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 13, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
Nov 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5365-5366)
Nov 6, 2023
The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 6, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5363-5366)
Nov 6, 2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-787
    A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1002-1003)


  • June 8, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 13, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.


  • November 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5365-5366)


  • November 6, 2023
    The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 6, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5363-5366)


  • November 6, 2023
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)

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AsiaBurmaCambodiaConflicts and warsCrime preventionCultural exchanges and relationsEconomic developmentForeign aid and international reliefFreedom of informationHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLand use and conservationLaosNews media and reportingThailandVietnam

A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.

USA118th CongressSRES-126| Senate 
| Updated: 11/6/2023
This resolution expresses concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and its communities. The resolution also declares it is U.S. policy to promote the economic and environmental well-being of people throughout the Mekong River Basin (Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) through federal aid and support.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-787
A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1002-1003)
Jun 8, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 13, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
Nov 6, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5365-5366)
Nov 6, 2023
The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 6, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5363-5366)
Nov 6, 2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-787
    A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1002-1003)


  • June 8, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 13, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.


  • November 6, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5365-5366)


  • November 6, 2023
    The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 6, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5363-5366)


  • November 6, 2023
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBurmaCambodiaConflicts and warsCrime preventionCultural exchanges and relationsEconomic developmentForeign aid and international reliefFreedom of informationHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversLand use and conservationLaosNews media and reportingThailandVietnam