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H.J.Res. 607 (97th)

A joint resolution calling for immediate negotiations for a ban on weapons of any kind in space.

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Introduced

23 September 1982

Last action

5 October 1982 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT-3], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5]

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Summary

Directs the President to resume negotiations with the Soviet Union on a treaty prohibiting: (1) the testing, deployment, production, or use of any weapons system designed to damage or interfere with a spacecraft; and (2) the stationing in outer space of any weapon designed to inflict injury or damage on the Earth, in the atmosphere, or on objects placed in space. Requires such a treaty to provide for verifying compliance with its terms. Directs the President to seek the establishment of a working group within the United Nations to provide a forum for discussing a multilateral space treaty banning from space all weapons launched by any country.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 September 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 September 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 October 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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