HJRES 287 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A joint resolution in support of the implementation of the World Health Organization voluntary code on infant formula.

Introduced 1981-06-11· Sponsored by Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1981-06-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1981-06-16
Yea 301Nay 100
PassedHouse · 1981-06-16
Yea 301Nay 100

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the dismay of the Congress at the U.S. vote against the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Urges the administration to notify the World Health Organization that the United States will cooperate in implementing the Code. Urges the U.S. infant formula industry to abide by the Code's guidelines. Reaffirms U.S. dedication to protect the lives of all children and to support efforts to improve world health.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans