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H. Res. 476 95th Congress House

Resolution to establish a Select Committee on Population.

Introduced: April 5, 1977 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 5, 1977
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Apr 5, 1977
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 5, 1977

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creates a Select House Committee on Population to conduct an investigation and study of: (1) the major adverse effects of current population growth throughout the world; (2) approaches which have been shown to be effective in coping with excessive population growth; and (3) means to encourage countries with excessive population growth rates to adopt methods proven to be successful in reducing population growth rates.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 70 Identical bill Resolution to establish a Select Committee on Population.
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 5, 1977
SKELTON, IKE
· Apr 5, 1977
STARK, PETE
· Apr 5, 1977
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 476: Resolution to establish a Select Committee on Population.. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HRES-476/
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