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H.Con.Res. 112 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should enter into a joint high-level scientific study with the Soviet Union to determine the long-term climatic and environmental effects of a nuclear exchange.

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Introduced

2 April 1985

Last action

24 May 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States and the Soviet Union should enter into a joint high-level scientific study to determine the long-term climatic and environmental effects of a nuclear exchange. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in order to develop data for such study, to prepare an analysis of the consequences of a nuclear explosion on the environment. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the climatic and environmental effects of a nuclear exchange should be included in any analysis of the consequences of nuclear war and should also be considered in the nuclear weapons, arms control, and civil defense policies of both nations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 April 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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