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Expressing support for the Haitian people and their Constitution, rule of law, and commitment to democratic principles.

H. Res. 619 · 116th Congress · Oct 8, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
condemns on a bipartisan basis the violence inside the Senate of Haiti on September 11, 2019, for disrupting constitutional process and the rule of law;
(2)
expresses support for the Haitian people and their Constitution, rule of law, and commitment to democratic principles;
(3)
supports a peaceful vote in the Senate of Haiti, in accordance with the Constitution of Haiti and institutional norms, leading to an inclusive solution for the betterment of all Haitians;
(4)
reaffirms the strength of the United States-Haiti partnership;
(5)
calls for sustained United States support, as well as that of Haiti’s other allies and friends around the world, in order for Haiti to realize a thriving, free society;
(6)
commends Haiti for its vote to address the threats to peace and democracy in the Americas posed by the former Maduro regime at a meeting of states party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR);
(7)
thanks Haiti for serving as Vice President of the TIAR Organ of Consultation; and
(8)
encourages an improved investment climate in Haiti to spur private sector-led growth.