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US SCR20

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

8/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Wicker

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, signed August 1, 1975 by 35 nations including the United States, Canada, and European countries during the Cold War

  • Reaffirms U.S. commitment to the Helsinki Final Act's 10 guiding principles, including sovereign equality, territorial integrity, peaceful dispute resolution, nonintervention, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

  • Condemns the Russian Federation for "clear, gross, and uncorrected violation of all 10 principles" through its occupation of territories in Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia

  • Recognizes the Helsinki Commission (9 senators, 9 House members, and 3 Executive Branch representatives) created by Congress to monitor compliance with the Act

  • Calls on all 57 OSCE participating states to uphold their obligations and urges public observance of the anniversary through appropriate programs and ceremonies

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act and reaffirming the United States' commitment to its principles and values.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5213-5214)

8/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations8/1/2025

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