United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 561 (103rd)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland.
Introduced
3 October 1994
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Commends the British and Irish Governments for their steps to encourage and facilitate all-party talks leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to, and ratified by, the people of Ireland, north and south. Urges the two governments to include in such talks all parties that renounce violence. Hails the cessation of Irish Republican Army military operations as an essential step to such a settlement. Calls upon all other paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland to cease the employment of violence. Expresses strong support for U.S. economic development programs such as the International Fund for Ireland and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Urges the President to take appropriate steps to support the peace process in Northern Ireland through such programs.
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5 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 5 October 1994
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 5 October 1994
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 October 1994
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 October 1994
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 October 1994
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/561
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hres/561