HCONRES 129
99th Congress
House
International Affairs
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Armed Forces and National Security
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Prisoners of war
Southeast Asia
A concurrent resolution to establish a Congressional Commission to be known as the "Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia" to determine whether or not U.S. POWs are being held in Southeast Asia and to report to Congress appropriate action to effect the release of any POWs found to be alive.
Introduced: April 24, 1985
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 15, 1986
Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Oct 15, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 15, 1985
Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sep 12, 1985
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.
Jun 25, 1985
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.
May 7, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD.
May 3, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Apr 24, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 24, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Establishes in the legislative branch of the Government the Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia to conduct an investigation and report to the Congress its findings with respect to the existence and the release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia.
Sets forth specified administrative procedures and powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to terminate 30 days after the filing of its report to the Congress or on January 3, 1987, whichever occurs first.
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Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
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