HJRES 287
97th Congress
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A joint resolution in support of the implementation of the World Health Organization voluntary code on infant formula.
Introduced: June 11, 1981
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Jun 18, 1981
Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 16, 1981
Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 301 - 100 (Record Vote No: 76).
Jun 16, 1981
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 301 - 100 (Record Vote No: 76).
Jun 16, 1981
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 16, 1981
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 11, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 11, 1981
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the dismay of the Congress at the U.S. vote against the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Urges the administration to notify the World Health Organization that the United States will cooperate in implementing the Code. Urges the U.S. infant formula industry to abide by the Code's guidelines. Reaffirms U.S. dedication to protect the lives of all children and to support efforts to improve world health.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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