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H.J.Res. 609 (94th)

Joint resolution to call an Atlantic Convention.

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Introduced

31 July 1975

Last action

31 July 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Howe, Allan [D-UT-2], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8], Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18], Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2], Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Mikva, Abner J. [D-IL-10], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14], Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13], Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Nedzi, Lucien N. [D-MI-14], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. O'Hara, James G. [D-MI-12], Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6], Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19], Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-23], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]

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Summary

Declares that a greater unity of the Atlantic Community would strengthen the common defense, assure more adequate energy resources and improve commerce. Establishes an eighteen-member delegation authorized to organize and participate in a convention attended by delegations from North Atlantic Treaty parliamentary democracies. States that the convention shall explore the possibility of agreement on the means to transform the relationship of such nations into a more effective unity based on federal principles. Provides for appointment of delegates to the convention. Allows the delegation to maintain a staff. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000 to carry out the purposes of this joint resolution.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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