S.Res. 331 Introduced International Affairs

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] Introduced July 22, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (3 R, 7 D, 1 I) Latest action July 22, 2025

Summary

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 22, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4531)
  2. Jul 22, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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