S. Res. 322 (Reported in Senate) — Reaffirming the alliance between the United States and Bulgaria, congratulating Bulgaria on its July 11, 2021 parliamentary elections, and calling for continued progress in Bulgaria towards combating corruption, respecting the freedom of the press, and protecting minority rights.

That the Senate—

(1)

reaffirms its commitment to the historic partnership between the United States and Bulgaria and to advance democracy, prosperity, and security in Bulgaria;

(2)

congratulates the Bulgarian people on the successful conduct of the July 11 parliamentary elections;

(3)

declares its support for the Three Seas Initiative;

(4)

urges Bulgarian authorities to redouble efforts to address corruption, sustain and protect a healthy independent media, and protect the rights of all minority groups in Bulgaria, in line with its commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe;

(5)

encourages Bulgaria to support the aspirations for European Union membership of neighboring North Macedonia;

(6)

supports Bulgaria’s efforts to diversify its energy sources to minimize the malign influence of dominant suppliers; and

(7)

affirms its intent to continue to support Bulgaria’s efforts in these areas, including through the application of a wide range of supportive measures, such as—

(A)

targeted Global Magnitsky Sanctions, as and when appropriate; and

(B)

support for independent journalism, including through the recently returned Radio Free Europe Bulgarian Service, which excels in investigative reporting.

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Jul 27, 2021viewing Reported in Senate Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations See what changed

Jul 27, 2021 Introduced in Senate Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Reaffirming the alliance between the United States and Bulgaria, congratulating Bulgaria on its July 11, 2021 parliamentary elections, and calling for continued progress in Bulgaria towards combating corruption, respecting the freedom of the press, and protecting minority rights.

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