A concurrent resolution urging the President to take all appropriate steps to bring about the convening of an international conference for the purpose of negotiating an agreement to provide protection under international law for members of the press, and for international observers and other persons acting under international auspices, in times of civil war or other hostilities.

Summary

Urges the President to convene an international conference to negotiate an agreement protecting the press and international observers during civil wars or other hostilities.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 August 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] · D · Cosponsor
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