HCONRES 283
98th Congress
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of congress concerning the use and supplying of chemical and biological weapons.
Introduced: April 3, 1984
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Apr 3, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 3, 1984
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of chemical and biological weapons pose grave threats and that the United States should: (1) increase its investigations of suspected instances of chemical and biological warfare; (2) encourage the development of antidotes for such weapons, especially for the mycotoxin; (3) urge other nations to investigate suspected instances of such warfare; (4) help U.N. investigators gain access to areas where such warfare is suspected; and (5) negotiate with the Soviet Union and other nations to strengthen existing treaties regarding such warfare by ensuring compliance with such treaties.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1