SCONRES 147 · 107th Congress · International Affairs
A concurrent resolution encouraging improved cooperation with Russia on energy development issues.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9136)(2002-09-24)
Plain Language Summary
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Encourages the Governments of Russia and the United States to: (1) engage in a dialogue on energy development; and (2) consult widely with the governments of other independent states of the former Soviet Union and with other interested parties to promote exchanges on energy development and to seek support from the broadest cross-section of business and civil societies. Declares that Congress is committed to terminating the application of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, and authorizing the extension of normal trade relations, to Russia. Expresses support for: (1) the actions of the Russian Duma designed to strengthen international investment in the Russian energy sector; (2) the accession of Russia to the World Trade Organization; and (3) continued high level and sustained exchanges on energy development between the Governments of Russia and the United States and between businesses in the two countries.…
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