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S. 2679 (94th)

A bill to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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Introduced

17 November 1975

Last action

3 June 1976 · President

Status

Public law 94-304.

Sponsors

Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ], Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO], Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY], Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY], Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Establishes the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to monitor the acts of the signatories which reflect compliance with the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Provides that the Commission shall be composed of 11 members to be appointed as specified in this Act. Gives the Commission the power to subpena witnesses and records as necessary to carry out the responsibilities imposed by this Act. Requires the Commission to make periodic reports to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 17 November 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 November 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 April 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 94-756.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 April 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 94-756.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 1976

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  6. 5 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 May 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 14 May 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1149.

    Source: Committee

  9. 14 May 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1149.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 May 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #271 (240-95).

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 May 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #271 (240-95).

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 May 1976

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  14. 21 May 1976

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

  15. 25 May 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 25 May 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 25 May 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  18. 25 May 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  19. 3 June 1976

    President

    Public law 94-304.

    Source: President

  20. 3 June 1976

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 3 June 1976

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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