HRES 507 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution condemning the use of chemical agents in Indochina.

Introduced 1979-12-13· Sponsored by Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1979-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns the use of lethal chemical agents against the Hmong tribes people in Laos and any such use in Kampuchae (Cambodia). Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) take action to bring about the cessation of such poison gas use; (2) direct the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Committee on Disarmament to place such warfare on the U.S. agenda and reach agreement with the Soviet Union on a general prohibition of chemical warfare; and (3) report to the Congress concerning actions taken.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans