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H.J.Res. 487 (96th)

A joint resolution defining policies of the United States with respect to scientific and technical exchanges with the Soviet Union.

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29 January 1980

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Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

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Summary

Condemns the internal exile of Andrei Sakharov and urges his restoration to his former situation. Declares it U.S. policy to halt official travel to the United States by Soviet scientists and scholars for one year. Recommends that all governmental agencies, private agencies, scientists, and engineers be requested to defer all official and nonessential travel to the Soviet Union for one year. Calls upon foreign governments, professional societies, scientists, and engineers to join in similar actions. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning the appropriate policies to further this resolution.

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