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H.Res. 703 (109th)

Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and supporting continued efforts to control radiation and mitigate the adverse health consequences related to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 March 2006

Last action

4 April 2006 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23]

Subjects

Healthcare, Nuclear energy

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Nuclear energy

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Summary

Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and expresses sympathy for the ongoing effects of the disaster, including adverse health consequences and deaths. Calls upon national and international health organizations to focus their research into the public health consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster into areas identified by the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, so that the global community can benefit from the findings of such research. Supports continued U.S. assistance, and urges other countries and the European Union to continue to provide assistance, to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, the Shelter Implementation Plan, construction of a facility to store spent nuclear fuel, and other efforts to mitigate the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 April 2006

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 4 April 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H1403)

    Source: Floor

  6. 4 April 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H1403)

    Source: Floor

  7. 4 April 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1403-1407)

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 April 2006

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 April 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 703.

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 April 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 April 2006

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 April 2006

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  • Passed House without amendment

    summary · EN · 4 April 2006

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    Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2006

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