HCONRES 69 · 98th Congress · Animals

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to those nations that have filed an objection to the International Whaling Commission ban on commercial whaling.

Introduced 1983-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5]· House

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Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).(1984-09-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) noncompliance with the regulations established by the International Whaling Commission undermines international whale conservation efforts; (2) the President should encourage those nations which have filed objections to the International Whaling Commission's ban on commercial whaling to withdraw their objections; and (3) the Secretary of State, in reviewing the allocations of the total allowable level of foreign fishing under specified agreements, should consider whether a foreign nation filed an objection to the Commission's ban on commercial whaling and has not withdrawn its objection.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans