Search Results: keywords:"united kingdom"

  • H. RES. 139 — Calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:351

    H. RES. 139 calls on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to trigger the "snapback" mechanism under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, which would reinstate international sanctions on Iran due to its non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...

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    The bill wants some European countries to help bring back strong penalties on Iran because Iran didn't follow important rules about its nuclear program. It says Iran hasn't been playing fair, and the bill asks for action before a certain deadline.

  • H. RES. 1405 — Recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:133

    H. RES. 1405 is a resolution recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis. This was a territorial dispute between Great Britain and the United States over the San Juan Islands that almost led to military conflict but was resolved through diplomacy and...

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    In 1859, there was almost a fight between America and Britain because of a pig, but they talked it out and stayed friends. This special paper, called H. RES. 1405, is to say "good job" for solving the problem peacefully and to celebrate 165 years of being friends.

  • H. RES. 18 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:138

    H. RES. 18 expresses the view of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. The resolution notes the historical and cultural significance of the Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century under...

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    The House of Representatives thinks that special old statues called the Parthenon Marbles, which were taken from Greece a long time ago, should go back home to Greece, and they want the United Kingdom to talk with Greece about doing this.

  • H. R. 1743 — To provide the President with authority to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,907

    H.R. 1743 is a bill that seeks to give the President the authority to negotiate and enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom. It outlines the need for the United States to strengthen economic partnerships with allies like the UK, in order to boost...

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    H.R. 1743 is a plan to give the President the power to make a big trade deal with the United Kingdom, which means they can decide on buying and selling things between the two countries. However, it must be done carefully by following rules to protect things like jobs and the environment, and also make sure Congress knows what's going on.