HCONRES 237
98th Congress
House
International Affairs
Afghanistan
Military occupation
Sovereignty
U.S.S.R.
A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the United States for the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free of foreign domination.
Introduced: November 18, 1983
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 1984
For Further Action See S.Con.Res.74.
Mar 21, 1984
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Dec 9, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Dec 9, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Dec 9, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Nov 18, 1983
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny.
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For Further Action See S.Con.Res.74.