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H.Res. 714 (112th)

Expressing support to end commercial whaling in all of its forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.

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Introduced

28 June 2012

Last action

28 June 2012 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) strongly opposes commercial whaling; (2) supports the use of all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in any form; (3) seeks to strengthen conservation and management measures to facilitate the conservation of whale species and populations; (4) urges the President and the international community to modernize the International Whaling Commission by expanding the participation of civil society, improving transparency, and supporting efforts to improve its effectiveness; and (5) supports ongoing research efforts to understand, prevent, or mitigate threats to whales and their habitat.

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Timeline

  1. 28 June 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 June 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 June 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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