HCONRES 179 · 98th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the defense responsibilities of the United States and Japan.

Introduced 1983-09-29· Sponsored by Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]· 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: Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1983-10-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States and Japan should exert maximum efforts to resist Soviet challenges in Asia; (2) Japan should make a greater contribution to its own defense; and (3) Japan's defense expenditures should be at least three percent of its gross national product.…

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