H.Res. 562: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-05-01 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-05-01 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

Plain summary

Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and enhance the democratic, economic, rule of law, and security reforms being implemented by the Republic of Moldova. Encourages the President and the Department of State to enhance U.S. cooperation with the government of Moldova and civil society organizations. Affirms the Republic of Moldova's sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and affirms Moldova's right to associate with the European Union (EU) or any regional organization. Calls upon the Government of Russia to: (1) withdraw its military forces from within the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova, (2) refrain from economic threats, and (3) cease actions that support separatist movements in Moldova. Supports: (1) confidence-building measures between the government of Moldova and the authorities in the Transnistria region in order to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict; and (2) efforts to resolve the Transnistria issue through a settlement that affirms Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while providing a special status for the Transnistrian region within Moldova. Urges officials in the Transnistrian region to allow Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors unrestricted access to the region. Affirms that lasting stability and security in Europe is a key U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European countries is respected.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · 42 cosponsors

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William R. Keating (D-MA), Scott Perry (R-PA), Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX), Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), John Garamendi (D-CA)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-113hres562.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/hres>

Record fed-us-cong113-hres562 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113