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H.Con.Res. 258 (97th)

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the United States and the Soviet Union should engage in a balanced, mutual reduction of their nuclear weapons, that all countries should reduce their nuclear arsenals, and that greater efforts should be made to control the spread of nuclear weapons to countries not possessing such weapons.

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Introduced

29 January 1982

Last action

24 June 1982 · Committee

Status

Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.

Sponsors

Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Lee, Gary A. [R-NY-33], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Roemer, Buddy [D-LA-4], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States and the Soviet Union should reduce their nuclear weapons; (2) such reduction should be applied equally in both countries; and (3) such reduction should be verifiable. Declares that all countries possessing nuclear weapons should reduce their nuclear arsenals. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek: (1) stronger safeguards to prevent nuclear materials and technology from being used to produce nuclear weapons; and (2) broader agreement on sanctions against countries that divert such materials and technology to nonpeaceful uses.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 February 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1982

    Committee

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.

    Source: Committee

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