HCONRES 38 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the murder on December 22, 1988, of Brazilian environmentalist and union leader "Chico" Mendes Filho.

Introduced 1989-01-27· Sponsored by Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]· House

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Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1989-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the contribution of Brazilian environmentalist "Chico" Mendes Filho toward the protection of the Amazon forest and the global environment. Urges the Secretary of State to express to the Government of Brazil the concern of the people of the United States over his murder and their desire that those responsible be swiftly brought to justice.…

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Cosponsors (13)

9 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]IL
Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4]OK
Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]TX
Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]WI
Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]RI
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]CA
Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]NY
Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2]MO
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2]NH
Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5]IN
Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]MA