HCONRES 359 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that United Nations Security Council Resolution 509 should be implemented immediately and unconditionally, and reaffirming that the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon must be maintained.

Introduced 1982-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1982-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that United Nations Security Council Resolution 509 should be implemented immediately and unconditionally. Reaffirms that the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon within recognized borders must be maintained. Condemns the violence in Lebanon. Urges that all foreign combat forces be withdrawn from Lebanon. Urges that all parties cease military activities and begin to seek peace through negotiations. Calls upon the President to suspend all deliveries of military equipment and all military sales financing to all combatants in the region until the United States has determined that military equipment from the United States will not be used for aggressive purposes. Calls upon the President to determine whether U.S. law governing the use of military equipment furnished to foreign governments has been violated. Asks the President to take immediate action to reaffirm the territorial integrity of Lebanon and its political independence and to call upon all parties to reach a negotiated settlement.…

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats2 Republicans