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H.Con.Res. 283 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of congress concerning the use and supplying of chemical and biological weapons.

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Introduced

3 April 1984

Last action

12 April 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of chemical and biological weapons pose grave threats and that the United States should: (1) increase its investigations of suspected instances of chemical and biological warfare; (2) encourage the development of antidotes for such weapons, especially for the mycotoxin; (3) urge other nations to investigate suspected instances of such warfare; (4) help U.N. investigators gain access to areas where such warfare is suspected; and (5) negotiate with the Soviet Union and other nations to strengthen existing treaties regarding such warfare by ensuring compliance with such treaties.

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Timeline

  1. 3 April 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 April 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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