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H.Res. 1258 (93rd)
Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning ratification of the Geneva Protocol of 1925, and a comprehensive review of this Nation's national security and international policies regarding chemical warfare.
Introduced
24 July 1974
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Status
Measure passed House, roll call #448 (315-70).
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Geneva Protocol of 1925, banning the first use of gas and bacteriological warfare, should be ratified; (2) both the President and the Congress should resolve the position of the United States on the future status of herbicides and tear gas so that the Senate may move forward toward ratification of the Geneva Protocol of 1925; and (3) reconsideration of the protocol would provide an opportunity for a comprehensive review of United States policies in the field of chemical warfare.
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summary · EN · 24 July 1974
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-resolution/1258
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/hres/1258