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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 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 98th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 4, 1984

For Further Action See S.Con.Res.74.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 74 Identical bill A concurrent resolution to encourage and support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign do…
 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 18, 1983
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 18, 1983
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 18, 1983
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 237: A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the United States for the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free of foreign domination.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HCONRES-237/
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"H. Con. Res. 237: A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the United States for the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free of foreign domination.." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HCONRES-237/.
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H. Con. Res. 237, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HCONRES-237/.
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