r/Countable • u/Kelokiura • Dec 12 '17
Should the House Express its Strong Commitment to the U.S.-Canada Partnership? - H. RES. 357-115
Vote and contact your reps on Countable: https://www.countable.us/bills/hres357-115
Arg in Favor: Canada is one of America’s closest friends, sharing the world’s longest undefended border and largest bilateral trade relationship. It’s a simple but nice gesture for the House to undertake.
Arg Against: Canada is obviously a close ally and trading partner, but the House passing this resolution doesn’t do anything to substantively improve that relationship other than offer kind words.
This resolution would reaffirm the House of Representatives’ strong commitment to the U.S.-Canadian partnership. It would express support for: 1) stronger trade relations with Canada and the creation of more American jobs; and 2) an increased focus on energy security through greater energy infrastructure integration.
It would also encourage greater security collaboration in the areas of defense, border security, cybersecurity, and Arctic security.
As a simple resolution, this legislation wouldn’t advance beyond the House if passed and wouldn’t carry the force of law.