A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the killing of some one thousand dolphins by Japanese fishermen in February 1978, and encouraging the Government of Japan to reassess its policy in permitting such killing.

Summary

Expresses the concern of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dolphins by Japanese fishermen in the Sea of Japan on February 23, and 24, 1978. Encourages the Government of Japan to join in certain discussions and infomration exchanges in an effort to eliminate such slaughter.

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Timeline

1. 4 April 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 April 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gammage, Robert A. [D-TX-22] · D · Cosponsor
• RICHARD NOLAN · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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