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H.Con.Res. 79 (97th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the interdependence of Israel and the United States, their ability to deter Soviet aggression in the Middle East, and their ability to retain freedom of action.

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Introduced

25 February 1981

Last action

5 March 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

Sponsors

Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Johnston, Eugene (Gene) [R-NC-6], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], DON YOUNG, Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT-3], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Carman, Gregory W. [R-NY-3], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Dunn, Jim [R-MI-6], Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Israel's security in the 1980's will reflect the military balance of power and continued U.S. assistance; (2) support of Israel will entail support of the United States; (3) the United States should build up its strength to contain Soviet influence in the Middle East; and (4) such actions will be viewed as reaffirming U.S. security agreements with Israel.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 March 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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