{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/29/daines-peters-resolution-commemorating-35-years-of-independence-for-central-asian-nations-passes-u-s-senate/", "Daines, Peters Resolution Commemorating 35 Years of Independence for Central Asian Nations passes U.S. Senate", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", "daines", "https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), cofounders of the Senate Central Asia Caucus, announced that their resolution commemorating 35 years of independence for the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) passed the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support. Senators Curtis (R-Utah) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) joined Daines and Peters in introducing the resolution.\n\n\u201cIn the 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, we\u2019ve made substantial progress in deepening our relationships and working towards our mutual goals, including increased trade and national security. I am thrilled to see my resolution commemorating these 35 years of independence pass the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to the continuation of our partnerships,\u201d said Daines.\n\n\u201cOur diplomatic alliances with the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have strengthened the United States\u2019 economy, counterterrorism efforts, and national security interests. As Central Asia becomes increasingly vulnerable to the influence of our adversaries it\u2019s imperative that the United States stays engaged with our allies in the region. I\u2019m proud to support this resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of independence for our Central Asia partners. I\u2019m committed to ensuring that our partnership continues to promote regional stability, good governance, and economic cooperation,\u201d said Peters.\n\n\u201cFor 35 years, the nations of Central Asia have charted their own paths as sovereign, independent states and become increasingly important partners in advancing regional stability, economic opportunity, and global security. I\u2019m proud to join this bipartisan resolution recognizing that milestone and reaffirming the United States\u2019 commitment to strengthening our partnerships across Central Asia in the years ahead,\u201d said Curtis.\n\n\u201cOver the past three decades, the nations of Central Asia have emerged as increasingly important partners for the United States. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have each charted their own course as sovereign nations and become vital partners in strengthening regional stability, expanding trade, and securing critical supply chains. This bipartisan resolution recognizes that progress and reaffirms America\u2019s commitment to deepen our security and economic partnerships, advance our interests, and counter the malign influence of our adversaries,\u201d said McCormick.\n\nRead the resolution HERE.\n\nBackground:\n\nDaines has travelled to all five Central Asian countries- read more HERE. He most recently visited Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan in August- see more HERE, HERE and HERE. This year he also visited Turkmenistan- read more HERE. Last week he spoke at a United Nations General Assembly side event with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on the importance of the TRIPP Program and increased trade with Central Asia- read more HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/2026/09/29/daines-peters-resolution-commemorating-35-years-of-independence-for-central-asian-nations-passes-u-s-senate/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.757256057113409, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}