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- S.CON.RES.128
S.CON.RES.128: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding measures to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 9, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (17 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should: (1) take measures to ensure that U.S. assistance and exports of equipment to Mexican security forces are used primarily for counter-narcotics purposes and do not contribute to human rights violations; (2) encourage the Government of Mexico to reduce political tension and violence in Chiapas by disarming paramilitary groups and decreasing its military presence there; (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Oct. 9, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |