Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continued use of the United States Navy training range on the island of Vieques in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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Introduced

27 October 1999

Last action

27 October 1999 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], SAM JOHNSON, Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Kuykendall, Steven T. [R-CA-36], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], WALTER JONES, Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], WILLIAM THORNBERRY, Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Calls upon the Secretary of the Navy and the Attorney General to ensure that the Federal property located at the Vieques training range, Puerto Rico, is safe and secure and for the Secretary to resume critical live fire training there. Calls on the President, as Commander-in-Chief, to ensure that U.S. forces deploy with 100 percent of the combat qualifications needed to meet national security requirements. Urges the Department of Defense and Government of Puerto Rico to reestablish a mutually supportive relationship, resolve issues, and implement a program that addresses the economic and social needs and safety concerns of residents of Vieques and citizens of Puerto Rico. Recognizes the significant contribution to U.S. defense by such residents and citizens.

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Timeline

27 October 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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27 October 1999
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Introduced in House
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27 October 1999
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Introduced in House
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Versions

Introduced in House · 27 October 1999 · Official file

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Related records

related to ← A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of congress concerning continued use of the United States Navy training range on the island of Vieques in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/212
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hconres/212
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