HR 3600 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to limit the number of Soviet nationals serving at the Soviet mission to the United Nations, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-10-22· Sponsored by Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1985-11-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the number of Soviet nationals admitted to the United States to serve as members of the Soviet mission at United Nations (U.N.) headquarters from exceeding the number of U.S. nationals who serve as members of the U.S. mission at U.N. headquarters, unless: (1) the excess number is the result of routine replacement of personnel and is not more than ten percent of the number of U.S. nationals serving at the U.S. mission; or (2) the President determines that the admission of additional Soviet nationals would be in the interests of the United States. Directs the Secretary of State to report to the Congress every six months on the number of Soviet nationals admitted to the United States because the President determined their admission would be in the national interest and on their duties with the Soviet mission. Declares that the Secretary and the Attorney General should report to the Congress within six months on a plan for ensuring that the excess number of Soviet nationals admitted due to a routine replacement of personnel does not exceed the five percent limit.…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans