A resolution to condemn the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and urge the President to continue applying diplomatic pressure to prevent their further use, and urge the Administration to step up efforts to achieve an international ban on chemical weapons.

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Introduced

15 June 1988

Last action

13 October 1988 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], FRED UPTON, Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Ron Wyden, Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Richard Durbin, Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

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Summary

Condemns the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and calls upon Iraq to halt the use of such weapons. Commends the President for his prompt condemnation of Iraq's recent chemical weapons attack on civilians. Urges the President to: (1) seek allied cooperation to tighten controls on the export of chemical compounds to countries seeking to develop a chemical weapons capability; (2) make appropriate diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from developing or using chemical weapons; and (3) intensify American efforts at the Geneva Conference on Disarmament and in bilateral discussions with the Soviet Union to achieve an arms control agreement banning the production, use, and transfer of chemical weapons.

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Timeline

15 June 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
15 June 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 June 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 June 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Source: Committee
5 July 1988
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD, Arms Control & Disarm Agcy.
Source: Committee
21 July 1988
Committee
Executive Comment Received From ACDA.
Source: Committee
3 August 1988
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
3 August 1988
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
3 August 1988
Committee
Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East Discharged.
Source: Committee
13 September 1988
Committee
Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Source: Committee
13 October 1988
Committee
Executive Comment Received From DOD.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-resolution/471
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