HRES 952
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
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Bill overview
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ support for Gibraltar’s right to self-determination regarding its status as a British Overseas Territory. It acknowledges the historical and ongoing importance of Gibraltar to U.S. security interests, particularly its military facilities. The resolution highlights the consistent will of the Gibraltarian people to remain British, based on past referendums. It reaffirms the United States’ appreciation for Gibraltar’s contributions and the importance of considering Gibraltarians’ views in any discussions about the territory’s future.
Key provisions
- Recognizes Gibraltar’s right to self-determination.
- Affirms the historical significance of Gibraltar to U.S. security.
- Acknowledges the consistent preference of Gibraltarians to remain a British Overseas Territory.
- Expresses appreciation for Gibraltar’s contributions to U.S. security interests.
- Highlights the importance of considering Gibraltarians’ views in discussions about Gibraltar’s status.
Who is affected
- Gibraltar
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Citizens of Gibraltar
Notable changes
- Reinforces the U.S. position on Gibraltar’s right to self-determination.
- Specifically references past referendums demonstrating the will of the Gibraltarian people.
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Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Radewagen
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 952
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht;
Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democratically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas Territory in 1967 and 2002, when 99.6 and 98.48 percent of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Territory;
Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military facilities numerous times, including America’s first overseas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intervention in 2011 in Libya;
Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation of North Africa stating, Without it the vital air cover would not have been quickly established on the North African fields.
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Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Middle East continues to underscore the need for the United States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military facilities;
Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine its own future; and
Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—
the United States honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citizens; and
the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s status as a British Overseas Territory.