This is a commemorative resolution marking 200 years since President James Monroe announced the Monroe Doctrine in 1823. Rather than creating new laws, it's essentially a formal statement expressing Congress's support for the principles behind that historic doctrine. The resolution reaffirms that the United States opposes foreign powers from gaining harmful influence or control in countries throughout North and South America. It also celebrates the values of freedom and independence that the original Monroe Doctrine was meant to protect in the Western Hemisphere. In practical terms, this resolution doesn't change any laws or create new policies—it's mainly a symbolic gesture that reinforces America's traditional stance on protecting the Americas from outside interference.

A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

Risch, James E.

<p>This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the promulgation of the Monroe Doctrine. Specifically, it reasserts the rights and interests of the United States, in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, to oppose foreign powers extending malign influence in the Western Hemisphere. The resolution also recognizes the principles of freedom and independence in the Western Hemisphere enshrined in the Monroe Doctrine.</p> <p></p>