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U.S.S.R.
A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the Soviet nuclear accident at Chernobyl.
Introduced: April 29, 1986
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Became law
May 9, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
May 9, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
May 9, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
May 1, 1986
See H.Res.440.
Apr 29, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 29, 1986
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union's failure to provide notification and information about the nuclear accident at Chernobyl; and (2) calls upon the Soviet Union to permit outside nuclear experts to assist with the accident and to allow the international press corps to cover the situation.
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Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.