HCONRES 239 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution in support of strict adherence to the indefinite cessation of all commercial whaling adopted by the International Whaling Commission in 1982.

Introduced 1988-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State, Commerce.(1988-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it is U.S. policy to support the indefinite cessation of all commercial whaling adopted by the International Whaling Commission and to promote the protection of the world's whale populations; (2) all countries should adhere to the indefinite cessation of the commercial killing of whales; and (3) the United States should encourage other parties to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling to impose sanctions on any country engaging in activities which diminish the effectiveness of the Convention.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans