HJRES 596 · 99th Congress · Commemorations

A joint resolution to designate May 21, 1986, as "National Andrei Sakharov Day".

Introduced 1986-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]· House

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Latest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From US Info Agcy.(1986-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates May 21, 1986, as National Andrei Sakharov Day. Authorizes and requests the President to urge the Soviet Union to permit Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner to freely choose their place of residence.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans
Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31]NY
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22]NY
Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]NY
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11]FL
Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]PA
Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6]LA
Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]NY
Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12]NJ
Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39]CA
Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7]OH
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]IL
Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6]NJ
Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]PA
Rep. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL-13]FL