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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 714

To reaffirm the strong support of the United States Government for the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and to reaffirm the vital interest of the United States in freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 3, 2014)

Reaffirms U.S. support for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Reaffirms support for freedom of navigation and overflight and condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede these freedoms in international maritime domains and airspace.

Declares that the House of Representatives does not recognize the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, declared by china, which is contrary to freedom of overflight in international airspace.

Calls on China to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, including in the South China Sea.

Urges the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. allies and partners, and all claimants to fairly resolve these outstanding disputes, including through the conclusion of a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea.

Urges as well the conclusion of the annex to the non-binding memorandum of understanding between the United States and China on "rules of behavior for safety of air and maritime encounters" addressing air-to-air encounters in 2015.

Supports continued U.S. operations to support freedom of navigation in international waters and air space in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Encourages continued U.S. efforts to strengthen regional partnerships to build capacity for maritime domain awareness in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for principles of international law.

What just happenedDec 3, 2014

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large](D-AS)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseDec 3, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2014
  1. Dec 3, 2014FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Dec 3, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8350-8351)

  3. Dec 3, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8350-8351)

  4. Dec 3, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.

  5. Dec 3, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8350-8354)

  6. Dec 3, 2014FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Nov 20, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Nov 20, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Sep 17, 2014Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

  10. Sep 17, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Sep 11, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  12. Sep 8, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  13. Sep 8, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Sep 8, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 3, 201436

Reaffirms U.S. support for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Reaffirms support for freedom of navigation and overflight and condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede these freedoms in international maritime domains and airspace.

Declares that the House of Representatives does not recognize the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, declared by china, which is contrary to freedom of overflight in international airspace.

Calls on China to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, including in the South China Sea.

Urges the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. allies and partners, and all claimants to fairly resolve these outstanding disputes, including through the conclusion of a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea.

Urges as well the conclusion of the annex to the non-binding memorandum of understanding between the United States and China on "rules of behavior for safety of air and maritime encounters" addressing air-to-air encounters in 2015.

Supports continued U.S. operations to support freedom of navigation in international waters and air space in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Encourages continued U.S. efforts to strengthen regional partnerships to build capacity for maritime domain awareness in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for principles of international law.

Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2014

Reaffirms U.S. support for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Reaffirms support for freedom of navigation and overflight and condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede these freedoms in international maritime domains and airspace.

Urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone which is contrary to freedom of overflight in international airspace, and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.

Urges the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. allies and partners, and all claimants to fairly resolve these outstanding disputes, including through developing a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea.

Supports continued U.S. operations to support freedom of navigation in international waters and air space in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

Encourages continued U.S. efforts to strengthen regional partnerships to build capacity for maritime domain awareness in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for principles of international law.