HR 3039 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to prohibit United States naval escorts for Kuwaiti tankers unless Kuwait agrees to allow the United States to base mine-sweeping helicopters in Kuwait.

Introduced 1987-07-29· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From State.(1987-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the suspension of U.S. escort services for reflagged Kuwaiti tankers in the Persian Gulf and the revocation of the certificates of documentation issued for such reflagged tankers unless the Government of Kuwait agrees to allow the United States to base mine-sweeping helicopters in Kuwait and provides assurances that it is willing to provide whatever cooperation is necessary to ensure the safety and security of U.S. armed forces involved in the escort operation and the success of the escort operation.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats