H.Res. 833House117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

Reaffirming support for strong United States and Moldova relations, Moldova's democracy, and its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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The resolution expresses the House’s strong support for Moldova’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and calls for continued U.S. and allied assistance. It urges increased cooperation on democratic reforms, economic development, energy independence, and security, especially in response to Russian aggression and the influx of Ukrainian refugees. The measure targets the U.S. government, European partners, and Moldova’s government and civil society.

Key Provisions

Urges the United States, European Union, and other transatlantic partners to boost cooperation and support for Moldova’s democratic development, anti‑corruption efforts, and economic and energy independence.
Reaffirms U.S. policy to protect Moldova’s sovereignty, borders, and its right to choose partnerships, including association with the EU.
Encourages continuation and expansion of the U.S.–Moldova Strategic Dialogue and the Joint Commercial Commission to strengthen trade and investment.
Calls for increased U.S. assistance for justice sector reform, democratic institutions, independent media, energy diversification, infrastructure, and rural economic growth.
Commends Moldova’s acceptance of Ukrainian refugees and urges additional aid to support them.
Requests U.S. agencies to work with Moldovan civil society to combat Russian disinformation and strengthen independent media.
Demands that Russia withdraw its military forces from Transnistria, cease support for the separatist region, and engage in the 5+2 negotiation process to resolve the conflict.

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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

April 27, 2022 • 5:11 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

December 2, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Foreign Affairs Committee

December 2, 2021

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

Europe Subcommittee

February 22, 2022

HouseFloor

Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

April 27, 2022 • 1:48 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4536-4538)

April 27, 2022 • 1:48 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 833.

April 27, 2022 • 1:49 PM

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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

April 27, 2022 • 1:56 PM

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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4556-4557)

April 27, 2022 • 5:04 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 132).

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April 27, 2022 • 5:11 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 17 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H4536-4537)

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April 27, 2022 • 5:11 PM

HouseFloor

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

April 27, 2022 • 5:11 PM

Voting History

1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

April 27, 2022 at 5:08 PM

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended

Majority required: 2/3 (66.7%)

Passed

409 - 17

Floor Debate

3 members

What members said about H.Res. 833 on the floor

2 Republicans1 Democrat

Rep. Gerald E. ConnollyD-VA-11 · Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 833) expressing support for Moldova's democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthening United States…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H. Res. 833, as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I rise today in support of H. Res. 833, which clearly champions Moldova's push toward democracy and our common work in strengthening our bilateral ties.

I first thank my colleague, Representative Price of North Carolina, for drafting this important measure and his years of work on the House Democracy Partnership.

Moldova, a small country in Europe, nested between Ukraine and Romania, rightfully deserves our attention today. After centuries of being fought over and by larger neighboring powers, the country is making strides toward democracy, combating deep-seated corruption, and moving closer to the Euro-Atlantic community.

With the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the stakes are now so much greater. Indeed, more than 400,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in tiny Moldova since February, a number that represents more than 10 percent of Moldova's own population.

Furthermore, Moldova is no stranger to malign Russian influence and interference. Transnistria, a Kremlin-backed breakaway region in Moldova's east, is an area of active risk. Moscow uses this wound to manipulate fears and politics in Moldova. We are reminded of that constant potential with the explosion in the region earlier this week and the constant dangerous rhetoric from the so-called authorities there.

Thankfully, despite these challenges, the Moldovan Government is in a position to tackle them and advance an agenda to modernize and democratize its society and its economy.

President Maia Sandu and the parliament in Moldova are ambitiously fighting corruption and implementing needed reforms, all while strengthening relations with the European Union and with the United States.

The Moldovan people's good work to build a stronger democracy is admirable and deserves our full support, especially today; and passing this resolution, coupled with the Biden administration's highlighting of Moldova's progress during the Summit for Democracy, sends a strong signal that the entire United States Government stands with them.

This resolution looks to build on the momentum in this decisive moment from Moldova, ensuring that the progress is meaningful and sustainable. I support this resolution, and I urge all of my colleagues to do the same.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

House of Representatives,

Committee on Foreign Affairs,

Washington, DC, April 22, 2022.

Hon. Richard Neal,

Committee on Ways and Means,

House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

Dear Chairman Neal: I am writing to you concerning H. Res.

833, Expressing support for Moldova's democracy,

independence, and territorial integrity and strengthening

United States and Moldova relation, as amended. I appreciate

your willingness to work cooperatively on this legislation.

I acknowledge that provisions of the bill fall within the

jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means under House

Rule X, and that your Committee will forgo action on H. Res.

833 to expedite floor consideration. I further acknowledge

that the inaction of your Committee with respect to the bill

does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the

matters contained in the bill that fall within your

jurisdiction. I also acknowledge that your Committee will be

appropriately consulted and involved as this or similar

legislation moves forward, and will support the appointment

of Committee on Ways and Means conferees during any House-

Senate conference convened on this legislation.

Lastly, I will ensure that our exchange of letters is

included in the Congressional Record during floor

consideration of the bill. Thank you again for your

cooperation regarding the legislation. I look forward to

continuing to work with you as the measure moves through the

legislative process.

Sincerely,

Gregory W. Meeks,

Chairman.

Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, again, I thank my friend for his bipartisan leadership and his support for this important piece of legislation.

Again, combined with the Georgia Support Act, this resolution sends a clear message from this body, on a bipartisan basis, that we will not tolerate Russian aggression in Europe in 2022.

Combined with our solidarity in opposition to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, it is a powerful message, backed up with, of course, support by our government, and the bipartisan nature of this is just so critical.

The people of Moldova, and the people of Georgia, and the people of Ukraine, they are watching and they are listening, as we hope is Vladimir Putin and his cronies in Moscow.

I urge support for this resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Daniel MeuserR-PA-9 · Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H. Res. 833, which expresses support for Moldova's democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and calls for…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

I rise today in support of H. Res. 833, which expresses support for Moldova's democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and calls for strengthening U.S. and Moldova relations.

Needless to say, this is an especially opportune time to consider this resolution; not only because this year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, but also given the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine and the challenge it poses to other countries in the region, including Moldova.

Moldova's humanitarian response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its generosity have been truly remarkable. For example, Moldova has accepted nearly 434,000 Ukrainian refugees. To put that into perspective, that is around 5 percent of Moldova's entire population.

Not only does this resolution commend Moldova's strong support for Ukraine, but also commits the U.S. to continue to assist Moldova in addressing the economic impacts of the crisis, its energy security, and advancing democratic reforms.

I urge all my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution to show that the U.S. Congress is committed to a long-term partnership with Moldova.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank Representatives Price and Pfluger for their work on this resolution.

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is making the whole of Europe less secure. U.S. support for our allies and partners must therefore extend to Ukraine's neighbors, like Moldova.

The ominous threat made by a Russian general last week that the Kremlin aimed to seize a land bridge from the Donbas to Odesa and then to Transnistria, the Russian-supported breakaway region in Moldova, shows why the U.S. must pay close attention to Moldova and its security.

Therefore, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution to demonstrate the U.S. Congress' strong support of our friends in Moldova.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Chip RoyR-TX-21 · Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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H. RES. 833

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 27, 2022

RESOLUTION

Whereas the Republic of Moldova gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991;

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Moldova on February 18, 1992, and the 2 countries have since enjoyed expanded and positive relations;

Whereas United States assistance to Moldova and the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and Moldova, which was launched on March 3, 2014, has strengthened the relationship between the 2 countries and focused on advancing shared interests in democracy, good governance, rule of law, anticorruption, energy independence, economic development, and security cooperation;

Whereas Congress and State and local communities have a history of engaging with Moldovan young leaders, civil society, and Members of Parliament through official exchanges;

Whereas Moldova ratified an association agreement containing comprehensive free trade provisions with the European Union in 2014 and the agreement became fully effective in July 2016;

Whereas Moldova’s main trading partner is the European Union;

Whereas Moldova is a member of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership;

Whereas since the Russian Federation’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Moldova has opened its border to refugees fleeing Ukraine;

Whereas, on March 3, 2022, Moldova submitted an application to become a member of the European Union;

Whereas the Moldovan 2020 Presidential and 2021 parliamentary elections resulted in a government with a mandate to fight corruption, reinvigorate economic reforms, enhance judicial independence, revitalize European integration efforts, and strengthen relations with the United States;

Whereas, in November 2020, Moldova elected its first female President, Maia Sandu, and since August 6, 2021, women serve as both Moldova’s head of state and head of government;

Whereas according to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the most recent elections were well administered, competitive and fundamental freedoms were largely respected;

Whereas in a judgment in 2004, the European Court of Human Rights found that Moldova’s separatist region of Transnistria was created with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation and considered it under the effective authority or at least decisive influence of the Kremlin;

Whereas the United States supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova and on that basis participates as an observer in the 5+2 negotiations to find a comprehensive settlement that will provide a special status for Transnistria within Moldova’s internationally recognized borders;

Whereas the Government of the Russian Federation maintains a contingent of military forces and a stockpile of military equipment and ammunition within the Transnistrian region constituting an occupation of Moldovan territory and a violation of Moldova’s territorial sovereignty;

Whereas the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Mission to Moldova, and the Government of Moldova have called upon the Kremlin to remove its troops from the territory of Moldova;

Whereas, in July 2017, the Moldovan Parliament adopted a declaration calling on the Kremlin to withdraw its troops from Moldova;

Whereas, on September 22, 2021, Moldovan President Maia Sandu addressed the United Nations General Assembly and called for the Kremlin to withdraw its troops from the Transnistrian region;

Whereas Moldova has been a valued and reliable partner in promoting global security by participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic, Kosovo, and South Sudan, supporting United States efforts to increase international cooperation in combating terrorism, and providing demining units and postconflict humanitarian assistance in Iraq;

Whereas, since 1996, Moldova’s Armed Forces have participated in the United States National Guard State Partnership Program as a partner to the North Carolina National Guard, which led to the creation of the Moldova-North Carolina Bilateral Partnership, which has facilitated cooperation in the areas of civil emergency operations, expansion of markets, coordination of humanitarian efforts and cultural, scientific, and academic exchanges;

Whereas Moldova cooperates with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization through the Partnership for Peace program, including participation in the Defense and Related Security Capacity Building Initiative, a flagship defense reform partnership focused on reforming and modernizing Moldova’s Armed Forces to improve expertise, interoperability, and peacekeeping capabilities; and

Whereas, on September 21, 2021, President Biden addressed the 76th United Nations General Assembly stating that the democratic world lives in the proud Moldovans who helped deliver a landslide victory for the forces of democracy, with a mandate to fight graft, to build a more inclusive economy: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

urges the United States Government, European Union, and other transatlantic partners to increase cooperation, coordination, and support for the Republic of Moldova’s democratic development, economic and energy independence, and efforts to root out corruption;

(2)

reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova and the inviolability of its borders;

(3)

affirms Moldova’s sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and pressure, and affirms Moldova’s right to associate with the European Union or any regional organization;

(4)

encourages increased activity related to the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between Moldova and the United States;

(5)

supports the Joint Commercial Commission between the United States and Moldova to strengthen the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the 2 nations and improve Moldova’s investment climate;

(6)

encourages the United States Government to engage at a leadership level to enhance United States partnerships with the Government of Moldova and civil society organizations;

(7)

encourages the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Chief Executive Officer of the Development Finance Corporation, the Secretary of Energy, and the United States Trade Representative to increase and focus assistance on justice sector reform, strengthening democratic institutions, promoting an open and transparent government, fostering indigenous independent media and an open information environment, increasing domestic energy development, diversification of energy supplies and energy efficiency, improving transport and communication infrastructure, as well as the promotion of trade and investment opportunities, along with inclusive economic growth focusing on the rural areas beyond the capital;

(8)

commends Moldova’s efforts to take in Ukrainian refugees and urges increased assistance by the United States, European Union, and other allies and partners to Moldova to assist with those efforts;

(9)

reaffirms the importance of free, fair, and transparent elections in Moldova;

(10)

urges the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, and other heads of Federal departments and agencies to continue to work with the Government of Moldova and Moldovan civil society to strengthen independent media and combat Russian disinformation and propaganda;

(11)

calls upon the Government of the Russian Federation to fulfill its commitments made at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s Istanbul summit in 1999, and to withdraw its military forces and munitions from within the internationally recognized territory of Moldova;

(12)

calls upon the Government of the Russian Federation to refrain from military and economic threats to Moldova and cease any and all actions that support the so-called authorities in the separatist region of Transnistria;

(13)

supports a results-oriented 5+2 process as a constructive format for resolving the Transnistria conflict through a comprehensive settlement that secures Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; and

(14)

affirms that lasting stability and security in Moldova is in the strategic interest of the United States and that these can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and all European countries are respected.

Clerk.