H.R.4699: To state the sense of Congress on the production, possession, transfer, and use of antipersonnel landmines, to place a moratorium on United States production of antipersonnel landmines, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 30, 1994
  • Latest Major Action July 12, 1994

Bill Cosponsors

62 (58 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should seek an international agreement prohibiting the production, possession, transfer, and use of antipersonnel landmines; and (2) a moratorium by the United States on the purchase and production of antipersonnel landmines would encourage other nations to adopt similar measures. Prohibits the U.S. Government from purchasing or producing such landmines effective 90 days after this...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
June 30, 1994

Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.)

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