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- H.CON.RES.124
H.CON.RES.124: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding acts of illegal aggression by Canadian fishermen with respect to the Pacific salmon fishery, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 29, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) illegal aggression by Canadian fishermen regarding the Pacific salmon fishery and the slow response to those acts should be condemned; (2) the President should protect U.S. interests, not tolerate threats, and prevent further illegal or harassing actions against the United States or its fishermen regarding that fishery; and (3) stakeholder negotiations should resume in good faith...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
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Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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| July 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |