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H.J.Res. 417 (99th)

A joint resolution to establish a United States Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations.

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Introduced

8 October 1985

Last action

16 July 1986 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

Sponsors

Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Hendon, Bill [R-NC-11], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]

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Summary

Establishes the United States Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations to examine and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the United Nations and to submit to the President recommendations on ways to improve its effectiveness and the role of the United States in such organization. Sets forth specified items which the Commission should focus on in carrying out its duties. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to the Congress a report containing a detailed statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Authorizes appropriations and private contributions for the Commission. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the submission of its report.

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Timeline

  1. 8 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 October 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 July 1986

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 1986

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 July 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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