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- H.CON.RES.159
H.CON.RES.159: Concerning the identification of United States military personnel involved in United Nations and other multinational peacekeeping operations for the purposes of the Geneva Convention.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 6, 1993
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (1 Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should ensure that any member of the U.S. armed forces participating in any United Nations or other multinational peacekeeping operation shall have access to the full protection of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War if taken captive.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
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| Oct. 6, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) |