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H.Res. 207 (97th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the August 19 incident above the Gulf of Sidra and the attitudes and conduct of the Government of Libya.

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Introduced

9 September 1981

Last action

16 September 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28], Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4], Rep. Carman, Gregory W. [R-NY-3], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42]

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Summary

States that the House of Representatives commends the Navy fliers involved in the incident with Libyan warplanes above the Gulf of Sidra on August 19, 1981. Urges the continuation of the American policy of responding with necessary force to unprovoked attack in international waters and airspace.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 September 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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