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Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, and supporting the closing of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

Introduced: April 24, 1996 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 1996
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
May 21, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 1996
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 183).
May 21, 1996
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 183).
May 21, 1996
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5356-5357)
May 21, 1996
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 21, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 21, 1996
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5323-5326)
May 21, 1996
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 8, 1996
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
May 8, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E649)
Apr 24, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 24, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E618-619)
Apr 24, 1996
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 21, 1996 House · vote #183 Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 404–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes April 26, 1996, as the tenth anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster.

Calls upon the Government of Ukraine to continue its negotiations with the G-7 countries to implement the December 20, 1995, memorandum of understanding which calls for all nuclear reactors at Chernobyl to be shut down.

Urges the President to: (1) support U.S. assistance to provide medical relief, humanitarian assistance, social impact planning, and hospital development for Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and other nations most heavily afflicted by Chernobyl's aftermath; (2) encourage national and international health organizations to expand the scope of research into the public health consequences of Chernobyl so that the global community can benefit; (3) support closing the plant; and (4) support broadening Ukraine's regional energy sources which will reduce its dependence on any individual country.

What's happening now May 22, 1996

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4