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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…

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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.

Introduced: March 1, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 4, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
Apr 4, 2006
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.
Apr 4, 2006
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)
Apr 4, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 703.
Apr 4, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1403-1407)
Apr 4, 2006
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 1, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 1, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 4, 2006 House · vote #83 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 402–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What's happening now April 4, 2006

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

 Bill text 2 versions

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 703: 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.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-703/
MLA
"H. Res. 703: 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.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-703/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 703, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-703/.
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[H. Res. 703: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-703/)
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