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H.J.Res. 287 (97th)

A joint resolution in support of the implementation of the World Health Organization voluntary code on infant formula.

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Introduced

11 June 1981

Last action

18 June 1981 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT-3], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the dismay of the Congress at the U.S. vote against the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Urges the administration to notify the World Health Organization that the United States will cooperate in implementing the Code. Urges the U.S. infant formula industry to abide by the Code's guidelines. Reaffirms U.S. dedication to protect the lives of all children and to support efforts to improve world health.

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Timeline

  1. 11 June 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 June 1981

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 301 - 100 (Record Vote No: 76).

    Source: Floor

  5. 16 June 1981

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 301 - 100 (Record Vote No: 76).

    Source: Floor

  6. 16 June 1981

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 June 1981

    Discharge

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 16 June 1981

    Committee

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 June 1981

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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