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H.RES.425: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the policy of the United States at the 50th Annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 7, 1998
- Latest Major Action May 13, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, at the 50th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Oman, should: (1) remain firmly opposed to any resumption of commercial whaling; (2) initiate and support efforts at the Commission to ensure that all activities conducted under reservations to the Commission's moratorium or whale sanctuaries are ceased; (3) oppose the lethal taking of whales for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| May 7, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Metcalf (R-Wash.) |