HCONRES 283 · 98th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of congress concerning the use and supplying of chemical and biological weapons.

Introduced 1984-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.(1984-04-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of chemical and biological weapons pose grave threats and that the United States should: (1) increase its investigations of suspected instances of chemical and biological warfare; (2) encourage the development of antidotes for such weapons, especially for the mycotoxin; (3) urge other nations to investigate suspected instances of such warfare; (4) help U.N. investigators gain access to areas where such warfare is suspected; and (5) negotiate with the Soviet Union and other nations to strengthen existing treaties regarding such warfare by ensuring compliance with such treaties.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans