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H.J.Res. 449 (95th)

Joint resolution to support the goals of the U.S. delegation to the Law of the Sea Conference in reaching an equitable and effective international agreement.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 May 1977

Last action

9 May 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6], Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Gives Congressional endorsement to the efforts of the United States Delegation to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to achieve a multilateral treaty which articulates the principle that deep seabed resources are the common heritage of all people and should be utilized with a view to distributing revenues to all countries. Endorses particularly the establishment of an International Seabed Authority to regulate such a system.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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