Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the murder on December 22, 1988, of Brazilian environmentalist and union leader "Chico" Mendes Filho.

Summary

Recognizes the contribution of Brazilian environmentalist "Chico" Mendes Filho toward the protection of the Amazon forest and the global environment. Urges the Secretary of State to express to the Government of Brazil the concern of the people of the United States over his murder and their desire that those responsible be swiftly brought to justice.

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Timeline

1. 27 January 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 February 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from State.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
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