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H.Res. 396 (100th)

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives on United States policy toward Afghanistan, especially toward the possibility of a Soviet troop withdrawal.

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Introduced

7 March 1988

Last action

3 June 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

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Summary

Supports U.S. assistance to the Afghan resistance. Declares that any settlement in Afghanistan must: (1) provide for Afghan self-determination; (2) outline a definite timetable of less than ten months for the complete withdrawal of Soviet troops; and (3) provide for the safe return of refugees. Supports Pakistan's efforts to achieve a settlement agreement in current negotiations in Geneva with Pakistan. Urges the President to support a solution acceptable to the Afghan resistance, insist on the withdrawal of Soviet advisers with the troops, require the Soviets to terminate all forms of military assistance to the Kabul regime, and ensure continued international assistance to the Afghan refugees until all Soviet bloc forces have been withdrawn. Expresses the House of Representatives': (1) support for increased U.S. humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people during and following a Soviet withdrawal; (2) support for an international observer force to monitor Soviet compliance with a withdrawal agreement; (3) belief that the U.S. Government should not restrict assistance to the Afghan resistance until the President has determined that the Soviets have ended their occupation and that the mujahadeen can maintain its integrity during the transition period leading to new elections; and (4) sense that U.S. obligations are contingent on Soviet compliance with any withdrawal agreement.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 June 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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