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S.RES.285: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the failure of the International Whaling Commission to recognize the needs of Alaskan Eskimos.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 13, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2002
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the failure of the International Whaling Commission to renew aboriginal whaling quotas is inconsistent with the understandings on which the Commission is based and jeopardizes its continued existence as a meaningful international body; and (2) regardless of any Commission action, the U.S. Government should take steps to ensure the continuance of scientifically sound aboriginal subsistence whaling by...
(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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| June 13, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank H. Murkowski (R-Alaska) |