A joint resolution opposing the Soviet Union's invasion and seven-year occupation of Afghanistan against the national will of the Afghan people.

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

14 October 1987 · Committee

Status

For Further Action On Related Measure See H.Res 277.

Sponsors

Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19], Christopher Smith, Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], SANDER LEVIN, Marcy Kaptur, Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], JOE BARTON, Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]

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Summary

Declares that the United States: (1) condemns the seven years of Soviet aggression against the Afghan people; and (2) urges the conclusion of a negotiated political settlement based on the complete withdrawal of foreign troops, restoration of the independent status of Afghanistan, self-determination for the Afghan people, and the safe return of the Afghan refugees.

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Timeline

6 January 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 January 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Source: Committee
10 February 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Source: Committee
21 May 1987
Committee
Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Source: Committee
13 October 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 October 1987
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
14 October 1987
Committee
For Further Action On Related Measure See H.Res 277.
Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 January 1987
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Related records

related to → A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to human rights abuses in Afghanistan.

Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-joint-resolution/25
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hjres/25
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