SCONRES 37 · 96th Congress · Sports and Recreation

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that, in hosting the 1980 Olympic games, the Soviet Government should adhere to the Helsinki accords and the Olympic spirit of fair play and equality of opportunity.

Introduced 1979-09-20· Sponsored by Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]· Senate

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Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.(1979-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should, with regard to the 1980 Summer Olympics: (1) permit full participation by athletes, spectators, and journalists; (2) issue visas, admission tickets, and hotel reservations on a nondiscriminatory basis; (3) not interfere with news coverage; and (4) not prevent or punish its citizens for communicating with participants.…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans