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H.Con.Res. 271 (97th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the ongoing negotiations with respect to a comprehensive law of the sea treaty.

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Introduced

22 February 1982

Last action

11 March 1982 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Shamansky, Bob [D-OH-12], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT-3], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that a Law of the Sea Treaty is of strategic importance to the United States. Urges the U.S. delegation to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to: (1) seek changes in the draft treaty that would protect U.S. interests while recognizing the other interests represented at the conference; and (2) conclude a treaty as soon as possible.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 March 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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