HCONRES 129 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution to establish a Congressional Commission to be known as the "Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia" to determine whether or not U.S. POWs are being held in Southeast Asia and to report to Congress appropriate action to effect the release of any POWs found to be alive.

Introduced 1985-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Hendon, Bill [R-NC-11]· 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: Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1986-10-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes in the legislative branch of the Government the Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia to conduct an investigation and report to the Congress its findings with respect to the existence and the release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. Sets forth specified administrative procedures and powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to terminate 30 days after the filing of its report to the Congress or on January 3, 1987, whichever occurs first.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans