SJRES 385 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution

Introduced 1990-10-26· Sponsored by Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1990-10-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution - Declares the intent of the Congress that this Act shall constitute specific statutory authorization for continued U.S. military participation in collective security actions in the Persian Gulf region. Sets forth the immediate goals (unconditional Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait, restoration of sovereignty to Kuwait, and the protection of the lives of American citizens held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait) and the long-term goals (security and stability of the region and the promotion of a new world order by unprecedented and effective use of the mechanisms of collective security action) and the principles (collective responsibility, emphasis on the United Nations, promotion of adequately shared responsibilities among countries with interests in the region, and compliance with international law) of U.S. policy in the region. Requires the United States to seek effective multilateral participation in such restrictions on trade with the Government of Iraq as are necessary to ensure a cessation of transfers to that regime of military technology and equipment, including all material and technical assistance that could contribute to the develop…

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