United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 247 (99th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the cost of our defense commitment to Japan and the present Japanese trade practices seriously threaten the economic health of the United States and that in order for Japan to retain access to our markets Japan should promptly assume a fair share of its defense costs and allow free and fair access to its markets.
Introduced
31 July 1985
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should inform Japan that the cost of the U.S. defense commitment to Japan and the unfair trade practices of Japan threaten the U.S. economy. Provides that in order for Japan to retain access to U.S. markets it should assume a fair share of the cost of its defense and allow free and fair access to its markets.
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summary · EN · 31 July 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-resolution/247
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/hres/247