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H.Con.Res. 248 (98th)

A concurrent resolution to bring about the prompt and orderly withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces participating in the Multinational force in Lebanon.

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Introduced

2 February 1984

Last action

2 February 1984 · Introduced

Status

Committee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 February 2024

Defence

Summary

Declares U.S. policy toward Lebanon should include: (1) the prompt withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from the multinational force in Lebanon; (2) a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to replace the multinational force with another peacekeeping force, preferably under U.N. auspices; (3) advising Lebanon of their need to develop a plan which recognizes the aspirations of all groups there; (4) development of diplomatic efforts with Syria to achieve acceptance by Syria of a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (5) promotion of a dialog between Israel and Lebanon concerning security arrangements and a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (6) continuation of other efforts to achieve the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and the reestablishment of a sovereign Lebanon; (7) renewal of efforts to pursue a broader Middle East peace; (8) intensification of U.S. efforts to retrain and reequip the Lebanese Armed Forces; (9) implementation of an economic assistance program for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon; and (10) implementation of military contingency plans to protect U.S. interests from terrorist attacks.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1984

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  2. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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