SRES 331 · in committee · significant
A resolution calling upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- foreign policy
What this bill does
- This resolution urges the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- The resolution affects U.S. foreign policy and maritime rights in international waters.
- Ratification requires Senate approval and would commit the U.S. to the international convention.
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How might U.S. ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention affect American fishing, shipping, and oil exploration rights in international waters?
- 02
What specific maritime disputes or conflicts does the resolution's supporters believe ratification would help the U.S. resolve or prevent?
- 03
What are the main arguments from those opposing Senate ratification, and how do they weigh against the benefits the resolution describes?
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Sponsor · D-HI
Mazie K. Hirono
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
11/ 100
Senators cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-07-22
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Legislative timeline
2025-07-22 · senate · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4531)
2025-07-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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