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H.Res. 170

Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25](R-FL)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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