HCONRES 105 · 102th Congress · Animals

Calling for a United States policy of strengthening and maintaining indefinitely the current International Whaling Commission moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and other wise expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to conserving and protecting the world's whale, dolphin, and porpoise populations.

Introduced 1991-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]· House

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Latest: Ordered to be Reported.(1991-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) promote the maximum conservation and protection of whale, dolphin, and porpoise populations; (2) work to strengthen and maintain the current International Whaling Commission moratorium on the commercial killing of whales; (3) work to strengthen the Commission by reaffirming its competence to regulate whaling on all species of cetaceans and take actions to assure global protection for small cetaceans; and (4) in promoting protection, make use of diplomatic channels, domestic and international law, and all other means.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans