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H.Con.Res. 239 (100th)

A concurrent resolution in support of strict adherence to the indefinite cessation of all commercial whaling adopted by the International Whaling Commission in 1982.

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Introduced

28 January 1988

Last action

6 May 1988 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it is U.S. policy to support the indefinite cessation of all commercial whaling adopted by the International Whaling Commission and to promote the protection of the world's whale populations; (2) all countries should adhere to the indefinite cessation of the commercial killing of whales; and (3) the United States should encourage other parties to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling to impose sanctions on any country engaging in activities which diminish the effectiveness of the Convention.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 May 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce.

    Source: Committee

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