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95-hconres-756 95 hconres 756 A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known of Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there. International Affairs 1978-10-15 1978-10-15 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 2 Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-757 95 hconres 757 A resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Baltic States. International Affairs 1978-10-15 1978-10-15 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 10 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations and to urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to return all Baltic exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications. Declares that the United States should not agree to the recognition of the Soviet Union's annexation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Directs the President to take steps to provide that all maps of Europe show the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as independent states. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hr-14403 95 hr 14403 A bill to require that a gift or decoration presented by any foreign government to the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, or the spouse thereof, be forwarded to the Smithsonian Institution for permanent public display and to require that the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution determine whether the item so presented is in fact the gift or decoration presented by the foreign government. International Affairs 1978-10-14 1978-10-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5] KS R S000472 0 Amends existing law dealing with the receipt and disposition of foreign gifts and decorations. Requires the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, and their spouses to forward gifts of more than minimal value and decorations to the Smithsonian Institution within 90 days after accepting such gifts. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to determine whether the item forwarded is in fact the gift or decoration presented by the foreign government. 2024-08-01T20:07:15Z  
95-hr-14404 95 hr 14404 A bill to assure the United States of America the right to maintain a military presence in the Canal Zone. International Affairs 1978-10-14 1978-10-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] KY R S000669 0 Requires that the Panama Canal Treaty and its companion Neutrality Treaty not be entered into until the United States is assured of the right to permanently maintain a military presence in the Canal Zone. Directs Representatives of the United States to begin negotiating such assurances with the representatives of the Republic of Panama. 2024-08-01T20:07:15Z  
95-hres-1440 95 hres 1440 A resolution expressing the sense of the House that the United States should maintain full diplomatic relations with the Republic of China. International Affairs 1978-10-14 1978-10-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 6 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, while seeking to improve relations with the People's Republic of China, shall continue to maintain full diplomatic relations with the Republic of China and shall not alter its Mutual Defense Treaty with such country. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-sconres-109 95 sconres 109 A resolution to uphold the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of Government in the termination of treaties. International Affairs 1978-10-10 1978-10-10 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 24 Prohibits the President from taking any action that would affect the validity of any post-World War II security and mutual defense treaties without the advice and consent of the Senate, or the approval of both Houses of Congress. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sres-582 95 sres 582 A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the situation i n Lebanon. International Affairs 1978-10-10 1978-10-10 Placed on calendar in Senate. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Commends the Administration for its initiative in urging the United Nations Security Council to bring about a ceasefire in Lebanon. Urges all Lebanese factions to support reconciliation efforts and to exercise full restraint in the use of arms. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United Nations should consider the placing of a peacekeeping force in Lebanon. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hr-14261 95 hr 14261 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse State and local governments for providing certain protection with respect to certain foreign diplomatic missions located in the United States and with respect to certain foreign officials. International Affairs 1978-10-06 1978-10-06 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse any State or local government expenditure for the protection of: (1) any foreign diplomatic mission in a metropolitan area having 20 or more such missions; and (2) any foreign official who conducts business in such a mission or in a permanent mission to an international organization of which the United States is a member. Limits the reimbursement for the protection of such missions to expenditures for protective services not routinely provided to other buildings in the area of such mission. 2024-08-01T20:07:06Z  
95-sconres-107 95 sconres 107 Expressing the sense of Congress on Lebanon. International Affairs 1978-10-06 1978-10-06 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN] MN D A000202 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Nations should consider the placement of a peacekeeping force in Lebanon. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-729 95 hconres 729 A resolution in support of the United Nations Security Council plan for the independence of Namibia. International Affairs 1978-10-04 1978-10-04 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D D000344 12 Expresses the sense of Congress that the settlement plan for Namibia adopted by the United Nations Security Council has the greatest potential to be a peaceful, internationally acceptable settlement. Calls upon all Namibian political parties to support the settlement plan to facilitate the formation of an independent state. Calls upon the Government of the Republic of South Africa to: (1) reassess its decision to reject the proposed settlement plan; and (2) seek to resolve the remaining differences with the plan for Namibian independence. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-731 95 hconres 731 A resolution stating the sense of the Congress that the Helsinki monitoring groups should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. International Affairs 1978-10-04 1978-10-04 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Helsinki monitoring groups should be recommended for nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hres-1392 95 hres 1392 A resolution relative to U.S. - China relations. International Affairs 1978-09-29 1978-09-29 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 23 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, while seeking to improve relations with the People's Republic of China, shall continue to maintain full diplomatic relations with the Republic of China and shall not alter its Mutual Defense Treaty with such country. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-sres-571 95 sres 571 A Resolution to condemn violence in Lebanon. International Affairs 1978-09-28 1978-09-28 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 2 Deplores and condemns the activity of Syrian forces in Lebanon. Appeals to Syria to cease persecuting the Lebanese Christians. Appeals to all countries to assist in bringing the Palestinian violence to an end. Urges the Attorney General to allow the emergency immigration of refugees from Lebanon. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hres-1372 95 hres 1372 A resolution supporting the nomination of the Public Groups to Promote Observance of the Helsinki Agreement in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize. International Affairs 1978-09-21 1978-10-10 Measure passed House. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 2 Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the nomination of the Public Groups to Promote Observance of the Helsinki Agreement in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-hconres-719 95 hconres 719 A resolution commending President Carter of the United States, President Sadat of Egypt, and Prime Minister Begin of Israel for the courageous steps they have taken to resolve the differences between Egypt and Israel and to bring about a comprehensive, just, and durable peace in the Middle East. International Affairs 1978-09-20 1978-09-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 14 Commends President Carter, President Sadat, and Prime Minister Begin for their efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. Expresses the sense of Congress that the agreements reached at the Camp David Summit: (1) provide the basis for peace treaties among the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict; and (2) the United States should continue to pursue further direct peace talks among parties in the Middle East. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-720 95 hconres 720 A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there. International Affairs 1978-09-20 1978-09-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 24 Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-721 95 hconres 721 A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there. International Affairs 1978-09-20 1978-09-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 24 Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-722 95 hconres 722 A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there. International Affairs 1978-09-20 1978-09-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 24 Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-723 95 hconres 723 A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there. International Affairs 1978-09-20 1978-09-20 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 6 Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-715 95 hconres 715 A resolution commending President Carter of the United States, President Sadat of Egypt, and Prime Minister Begin of Israel for the courageous steps they have taken to resolve the differences between Egypt and Israel and to bring about a comprehensive, just, and durable peace in the Middle East. International Affairs 1978-09-19 1978-09-28 Measure passed Senate. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 24 Commends President Carter, President Sadat, and Prime Minister Begin for their efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. Expresses the sense of Congress that the agreements reached at the Camp David Summit: (1) provide the basis for peace treaties among the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict; and (2) the United States should continue to pursue further direct peace talks among parties in the Middle East. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-716 95 hconres 716 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Baltic States. International Affairs 1978-09-19 1978-09-19 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 14 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations and to urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to return all Baltic exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications. Declares that the United States should not agree to the recognition of the Soviet Union's annexation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Directs the President to take steps to provide that all maps of Europe show the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as independent states. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-sres-565 95 sres 565 A resolution relating to peace in the Middle East. International Affairs 1978-09-18 1978-09-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Commends and congratulates the President of the United States and the leaders of Israel and Egypt for the agreements that they have reached at Camp David. Urges other leaders to support those agreements. Expresses the belief that Jimmy Carter, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin deserve Nobel Peace Prizes. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-712 95 hconres 712 A resolution to seek the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Ukraine. International Affairs 1978-09-14 1978-09-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 1 Declares the sense of Congress that the President shall take steps to: (1) call upon the Soviet Union to permit the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches; (2) contact the officials of the Soviet Union to secure freedom of worship in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe; and (3) raise the question of Stalin's liquidation of such churches in the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-sres-554 95 sres 554 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to the outcome of the Middle East Summit Conference. International Affairs 1978-09-08 1978-09-08 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 28 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that all people pray for the successful outcome of the Middle East Summit Conference. 2024-08-01T20:07:46Z  
95-hconres-707 95 hconres 707 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the withdrawal of Syrian troops in Lebanon. International Affairs 1978-09-07 1978-09-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] MN D V000087 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United Nations should consider the placement of a peacekeeping force in Lebanon; and (2) Syria should issue a declaration of its intent to withdraw its troops upon placement of an United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hr-14017 95 hr 14017 A bill to limit foreign assistance to programs relating to food production and nutrition and military assistance. International Affairs 1978-09-07 1978-09-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] PA R W000068 0 Forbids any foreign assistance other than that relating to the production of food and nutrition, disaster relief, or military assistance. Exempts the Export-Import Bank of the United States and other United States contributions to international organizations. Requires that preferential assistance be given to countries promoting labor-intensive agriculture. Establishes in the executive branch a Commission on International Hunger Assistance. Requires such Commission to: (1) coordinate activities of the member agencies involving development to increase world food production; (2) develop programs to increase such activities; (3) monitor those activities and programs; (4) advise the President; and (5) report to the Congress each year concerning its activities. Terminates foreign assistance programs inconsistent with this Act. 2024-08-01T20:06:53Z  
95-hres-1340 95 hres 1340 A resolution calling upon the President to communicate to the Government of the Soviet Union the concern of the United States that Isaac Zlotver be granted permission to emigrate to Israel in order to be reunited with his family. International Affairs 1978-09-07 1978-09-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8] MD R S000844 3 Urges the President to communicate with the Soviet Union concerning its obligation in accordance with the Helsinki accords to allow Isaac Zlotver to emigrate from the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-hconres-698 95 hconres 698 A concurrent resolution relating to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effectuated. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-699 95 hconres 699 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Baltic States. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 0 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations and to urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all Russian and non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to permit the return of all Baltic Exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-700 95 hconres 700 A concurrent resolution to seek the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Ukraine. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Declares the sense of Congress that the President shall take steps to: (1) call upon the Soviet Union to permit the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches; (2) contact the officials of the Soviet Union to secure freedom of worship in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe; and (3) raise the question of Stalin's liquidation of such churches in the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hres-1328 95 hres 1328 A resolution calling upon the President to communicate to the Government of the Soviet Union the concern of the United States that Isaac Zlotver be granted permission to emigrate to Israel in order to be reunited with his family. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8] MD R S000844 24 Urges the President to communicate with the Soviet Union concerning its obligation in accordance with the Helsinki accords to allow Isaac Zlotver to emigrate from the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-hres-1329 95 hres 1329 A resolution calling upon the President to communicate to the Government of the Soviet Union the concern of the United States that Isaac Zlotver be granted permission to emigrate to Israel in order to be reunited with his family. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8] MD R S000844 24 Urges the President to communicate with the Soviet Union concerning its obligation in accordance with the Helsinki accords to allow Isaac Zlotver to emigrate from the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-hres-1330 95 hres 1330 A resolution calling upon the President to communicate to the Government of the Soviet Union the concern of the United States that Isaac Zlotver be granted permission to emigrate to Israel in order to be reunited with his family. International Affairs 1978-08-17 1978-08-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Steers, Newton I., Jr. [R-MD-8] MD R S000844 19 Urges the President to communicate with the Soviet Union concerning its obligation in accordance with the Helsinki accords to allow Isaac Zlotver to emigrate from the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z  
95-hconres-694 95 hconres 694 A resolution relating to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops. International Affairs 1978-08-14 1978-08-14 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effectuated. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-689 95 hconres 689 A resolution relating to War Power. International Affairs 1978-08-10 1978-08-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] IL R F000123 5 Requests the President to submit a report concerning the actions of United States Armed Forces in Zaire in May and June 1978 to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate as required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-690 95 hconres 690 A resolution to seek the resurrection of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Ukraine. International Affairs 1978-08-10 1978-08-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] NY R M000808 0 Declares the sense of Congress that the President shall take steps to (1) call upon the Soviet Union to resurrect the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches, (2) contact the officials of the Soviet Union to secure freedom of worship in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, and (3) raise the question of Stalin's liquidation of such churches in the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-691 95 hconres 691 A resolution expressing Congressional disapproval of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment by that Government of individuals who desire to emigrate. International Affairs 1978-08-10 1978-08-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] MA D T000393 1 Expresses the disapproval of the Congress of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment of individuals, including Mrs. Ida Nudel, who desire to emigrate. 2024-08-01T19:56:00Z  
95-hjres-1112 95 hjres 1112 A resolution to provide an end to the persecution of religion and genocide in Equatorial Guinea. International Affairs 1978-08-10 1978-08-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 0 Condemns President-for-Life Francisco Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea and calls upon the United States Government to encourage countries with interests in that nation to employ their influence toward the end of eliminating persecution of religion and genocide in Equatorial Guinea. 2024-08-01T19:57:32Z  
95-sres-536 95 sres 536 International Agreement Consultation Resolution International Affairs 1978-08-09 1978-09-08 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 0 International Agreements Consultation Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should seek the advice of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in determining whether an international agreement should be submitted as a treaty. 2025-09-02T17:12:06Z  
95-hconres-680 95 hconres 680 A resolution relating to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops. International Affairs 1978-08-07 1978-08-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effectuated. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-681 95 hconres 681 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take such actions as are necessary to obtain the repayment by the Soviet Union in gold bars of the remainder of its World War II debt to the United States. International Affairs 1978-08-07 1978-08-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] NJ R R000262 0 Urges the President to take the necessary actions to obtain the repayment in gold bars of the remainder of the Soviet Union's World War II debt to the United States. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hres-1298 95 hres 1298 A resolution to commend the Azorean Communities Congress. International Affairs 1978-08-07 1978-08-07 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] MA D S001040 0 Commends the Azorean Communities Congress upon their first meeting to be held August 16-19, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-hres-1299 95 hres 1299 A resolution expressing profound sorrow on the death of His Holiness Pope Paul VI. International Affairs 1978-08-07 1978-08-07 Measure passed House. House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 0 Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives of the death of his Holiness Pope Paul VI. 2024-08-01T19:56:42Z  
95-sres-535 95 sres 535 A resolution relative to the death of Pope Paul VI. International Affairs 1978-08-07 1978-08-07 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Expresses the Senate's profound sorrow upon the death of Pope Paul VI. 2024-08-01T20:07:40Z  
95-hconres-677 95 hconres 677 A resolution in support of the Republic of China and the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954. International Affairs 1978-08-02 1978-08-02 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] OH R A000221 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States continue to maintain diplomatic relations with the Republic of China and continue to maintain unchanged its Mutual Defense Treaty with such country. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-678 95 hconres 678 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Baltic States. International Affairs 1978-08-02 1978-08-02 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Sarasin, Ronald A. [R-CT-5] CT R S000062 1 Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations and to urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to return all Baltic exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications. Declares that the United States should not agree to the recognition of the Soviet Union's annexation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Directs the President to take steps to provide that all maps of Europe show the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as independent states. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-675 95 hconres 675 A resolution expressing Congressional disapproval of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment by that Government of individuals who desire to emigrate. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] MA D T000393 23 Expresses the disapproval of the Congress of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment of individuals, including Mrs. Ida Nudel, who desire to emigrate. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-676 95 hconres 676 A resolution expressing Congressional disapproval of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment by that Government of individuals who desire to emigrate. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] MA D T000393 16 Expresses the disapproval of the Congress of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment of individuals, including Mrs. Ida Nudel, who desire to emigrate. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hjres-1097 95 hjres 1097 A resolution imploring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to release Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and permit him and his family to immigrate to Israel. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 24 Declares that President Brezhnev of the Soviet Socialist Republics should authorize the release of Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and allow him and his family to emigrate to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:57:32Z  
95-hjres-1098 95 hjres 1098 A resolution imploring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to release Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and permit him and his family to immigrate to Israel. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 24 Declares that President Brezhnev of the Soviet Socialist Republics should authorize the release of Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and allow him and his family to emigrate to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:57:32Z  
95-hjres-1099 95 hjres 1099 A resolution imploring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to release Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and permit him and his family to immigrate to Israel. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 1 Declares that President Brezhnev of the Soviet Socialist Republics should authorize the release of Doctor Semyon Gluzman from prison and allow him and his family to emigrate to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:57:32Z  
95-hres-1292 95 hres 1292 A resolution expressing the sense of the House that the United States should maintain full diplomatic relations with the Republic of China. International Affairs 1978-08-01 1978-08-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States, while seeking to improve relations with the People's Republic of China, shall continue to maintain full diplomatic relations with the Republic of China and shall not alter its Mutual Defense Treaty with such country. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-hconres-672 95 hconres 672 A resolution relating to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops. International Affairs 1978-07-27 1978-07-27 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 24 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effectuated. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-sres-526 95 sres 526 A resolution to observe the anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. International Affairs 1978-07-25 1978-07-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effecuated. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-670 95 hconres 670 A resolution relative to rights of Ukrainian citizens. International Affairs 1978-07-21 1978-07-21 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] NJ D M000796 0 Declares the sense of Congress that the President shall take steps to (1) call upon the Soviet Union to resurrect the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Churches, (2) contact the officials of the Soviet Union to secure freedom of worship in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, and (3) raise the question of Stalin's liquidation of such churches in the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-667 95 hconres 667 A resolution relating to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops. International Affairs 1978-07-17 1978-07-17 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should use his influence to induce the Soviet Union to withdraw all troops occupying Czechoslovakia by December 1978, and to reevaluate sales and export licenses to the Soviet Union and participating Warsaw Pact countries if such withdrawal is not effectuated. 2024-08-01T19:56:00Z  
95-sres-512 95 sres 512 A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the nomination for the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize of certain groups monitoring compliance of the Soviet Union with the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Agreement. International Affairs 1978-07-13 1978-07-13 Measure passed Senate, roll call #212 (90-1). Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 57 Expresses the support of the Senate for the nomination of the Public Groups to Promote Observance of the Helsinki Agreement in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize. 2024-08-01T20:07:41Z  
95-hres-1259 95 hres 1259 A resolution directing the Secretary of State to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives with respect to shipments of military equipment to Chile. International Affairs 1978-06-29 1978-06-29 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 6 Directs the Secretary of State to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives with respect to specified military equipment shipments to Chile. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-sconres-93 95 sconres 93 A concurrent resolution to set forth the views of the Congress on Soviet-Cuban intervention in Africa and U.S. policy. International Affairs 1978-06-29 1978-06-29 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 0 States the interest of the United States to be to undertake certain diplomatic and economic initiatives to increase opposition to the Soviet and Cuban military presence in Africa, and to increase pressure for their withdrawal. Declares that any normalization of relations with Cuba after such withdrawal should be conditioned upon questions of (1) human rights; (2) U.S. citizens held in Cuban prisons; (3) expropriation of property belonging to U.S. citizens; and (4) the antihijacking agreement between the United States and Cuba. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-655 95 hconres 655 A resolution relative to the rights of Rumanian citizens. International Affairs 1978-06-28 1978-06-28 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] NY R W000780 12 States that the Congress of the United States calls upon the Rumanian Government to: (1) restore legal status and full religious freedom to the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church; (2) restore full religious freedom to the Latin Rite Catholic Church and all other religious communities; and (3) permit the Holy See to appoint bishops in both the Latin Rite and Byzantine Rite Catholic Churches. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-sres-503 95 sres 503 A resolution condemning the harassment of Western journalists by the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1978-06-28 1978-06-28 Ordered held at the desk by unanimous consent. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 2 Declares the Senate's condemnation of the use of the Soviet judicial system to punish two American journalists and urges the State Department to protest such action and the Soviet government to desist from further intimidation of journalists stationed in the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T20:07:40Z  
95-hconres-646 95 hconres 646 A resolution calling upon the President to direct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly terminating the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization. International Affairs 1978-06-21 1978-06-21 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 4 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should direct the Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly removing the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization at the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-641 95 hconres 641 A resolution relative to the rights of Romanian citizens. International Affairs 1978-06-09 1978-06-09 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] NY R W000780 0 States that the Congress of the United States calls upon the Rumanian Government to: (1) restore legal status and full religious freedom to the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church; (2) restore full religious freedom to the Latin Rite Catholic Church and all other religious communities; and (3) permit the Holy See to appoint bishops in both the Latin Rite and Byzantine Rite Catholic Churches. 2024-08-01T19:55:56Z  
95-sconres-91 95 sconres 91 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should sever existing diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba until such time as Cuba removes its military forces from Africa. International Affairs 1978-06-09 1978-06-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] OK R B000200 31 States that the President should, pending removal of Cuban military forces from Africa, (1) recall the United States Interests Section from Cuba and expel the Cuban Interests Section from the United States, (2) deny any license for commercial trade with or export to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1969, (3) reverse any other action toward the normalization of relations with Cuba, and (4) defer any further official actions toward normalization of United States relations with Cuba. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-640 95 hconres 640 A resolution condemning violations of rights by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and urging the President to take certain actions with respect to those violations. International Affairs 1978-06-08 1978-06-08 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] NY R H000797 0 Declares that the Congress strongly condemns the gross violations of human rights and other suppressive acts committed by Idi Amin and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. Urges the President to (1) support and implement measures, such as an embargo, which would effectively discourage United States support of Uganda, and (2) encourage and support international efforts to investigate and respond to conditions in that country, including economic restrictions. 2024-08-01T19:55:56Z  
95-hres-1217 95 hres 1217 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to a second strategic arms limitation agreement with the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1978-06-05 1978-06-05 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the failure of the Soviet Union to comply with international agreements to which that country is a signatory, and the increased involvement by the Soviet Union in military activities, raise doubts with respect to the sincerity of the Soviet Union concerning a second strategic arms limitation agreement, and that the President, at this time, should not enter into a new strategic arms limitation agreement with the Soviet Union until the Soviet Union honors its commitments. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-hr-12931 95 hr 12931 Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1979 International Affairs 1978-06-01 1978-10-18 Public Law 95-481. House Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] MD D L000413 0 (House receded and concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment) Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act - Makes appropriations for foreign assistance for fiscal year 1979. =Title I: Foreign Assistance Act Activities= - Makes appropriations under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, for: (1) agricultural and rural development, and nutrition assistance ($605,000,000); (2) population planning ($185,000,000); (3) health assistance ($130,000,000), including no more than $5,000,000 for the Expanded Immunization Program-Yaws Eradication Program in West Africa; (4) education and human resources development ($97,000,000); (5) technical assistance, energy, research, reconstruction, and selected development programs ($115,000,000); (6) development loans ($396,200,000); (7) American schools and hospitals abroad ($25,000,000) including $1,000,000 for the exchange of Israeli and Arab students studying in American-sponsored centers in those countries; (8) the foreign assistance contingency fund ($3,000,000) including $1,000,000 for the control of locust plagues in Africa; (9) international disaster assistance ($20,000,000); (10) the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund ($24,820,000) provided that none of the funds shall be available to carry out certain provisions of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979, relating to increased benefits and early retirement; (11) the Sahel development program ($75,000,000) provided that the United States contribution does not exceed ten percent of the total contributions to such program; (12) international narcotics control ($38,500,000) including $3,000,000 for the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control; and (13) overseas training (foreign currency program) ($400,000). Appropriates $260,000,000 for international organizations and programs. Specifies that development loans must be repaid within 20 or 25 years, depending upon the annual per capita gross national product of the countries receiving such loans. Appropriates $1,882,000,00… 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
95-sres-468 95 sres 468 A resolution relating to the President's intended visit to Panama. International Affairs 1978-05-25 1978-05-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 18 Expresses the sense of the Senate that neither the exchange of the Panama Canal Treaty instruments of ratification nor the incurring of any international obligation to exchange such documents should take place earlier than March 31, 1979, unless implementing legislation has been enacted prior to such date. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-629 95 hconres 629 Concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed export of low-enriched uranium to India. International Affairs 1978-05-22 1978-05-22 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 24 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the export of low-enriched uranium to India proposed by the President on April 27, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-630 95 hconres 630 Concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed export of low-enriched uranium to India. International Affairs 1978-05-22 1978-05-22 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 24 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the export of low-enriched uranium to India proposed by the President on April 27, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-631 95 hconres 631 Concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed export of low-enriched uranium to India. International Affairs 1978-05-22 1978-05-22 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 12 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the export of low-enriched uranium to India proposed by the President on April 27, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-sres-461 95 sres 461 A resolution to request and urge the President and the Secretary of State to enter into discussions with appropriate officials of the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning the issuance of emigration visas for John Jodwalis and Lorraine Jodwalis Vaicekauskiene, citizens of the United States. International Affairs 1978-05-22 1978-05-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 10 Requests the President and the Secretary of State to enter into discussions with General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev, the Soviet Ambassador to the United States, and other appropriate officials of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics regarding the issuance of emigration visas by such Government to U.S. citizens John and Lorraine Jodwalis Vaicekauskiene. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-628 95 hconres 628 A resolution calling upon the President to direct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly terminating the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization. International Affairs 1978-05-19 1978-05-19 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 10 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should direct the Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly removing the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization at the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-sres-457 95 sres 457 A resolution extending congratulations to the Republic of China on the inauguration of its duly elected President, Chiang Ching-Kuo. International Affairs 1978-05-19 1978-05-19 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 10 Extends the congratulations of the United States to the Republic of China on the occasion of the inauguration of its President, Chiang Ching-Kuo. 2024-08-01T20:07:39Z  
95-hconres-625 95 hconres 625 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Helsinki Final Act, as well as international law, guarantees the right of the members of the Public Groups to Promote Observance of the Helsinki Agreement in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to pursue their lawful activities, and urging the President to continue to express United States opposition to the imprisonment of members of the Soviet Helsinki Groups. International Affairs 1978-05-18 1978-05-18 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 18 Expresses the sense of Congress that, in conformity with the Helsinki Find Act, the Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and basic standards of justice, the unjustly imprisoned members and affiliates of the Soviet Helsinki Group should be granted their freedom and allowed to pursue their lawful activities in behalf of basic human rights. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other appropriate executive branch officials to continue to express at every suitable opportunity and in the strongest terms the opposition of the United States to the imprisonment of the Helsinki Group members. 2024-08-01T19:55:57Z  
95-hres-1194 95 hres 1194 A resolution expressing the sense of the House that until the testimony of Kim Dong Jo is made available under oath to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, the transfer of anything of value to the Republic of Korea for non-military purposes should be made only where the refusal to do so would imperil the national security of the United States or the territorial integrity of the Republic of Korea; and that refusal of the United States to make such transfers, would not, under present circumstances imperil the national security of the United States or the territorial integrity of the Republic of Korea. International Affairs 1978-05-18 1978-05-31 Measure passed House, amended, roll call #382 (321-46). House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1222) Expresses the sense of the House that the Government of the Republic of Korea should cooperate fully with the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and its special counsel in the efforts of such committee to obtain information needed, to complete its investigation, from the former Korean Ambassador Kim Dong Jo. Requires that such information be obtained from Kim Dong Jo under oath, affirmation, or comparable means of assuring reliability which are satisfactory to the committee. States that the House will consider a refusal to provide at an early date the necessary information as of serious consequence for United States-Korean relations and will be prepared to deny or reduce funds for nonmilitary assistance for the Republic of Korea, unless such denial would harm the national security of the United States or imperil the territorial integrity of the Republic of Korea. Expresses the sense of the House that such denial or reduction of assistance would not, at the present time, imperil the national security of the United States or the territorial integrity of the Republic of Korea. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-s-3090 95 s 3090 A bill to amend the International Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976with respect to the provision of assistance for the defense of certain countries in Africa. International Affairs 1978-05-17 1978-05-17 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Amends the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 to provide that the limitation on assistance to Angola under such Act does not preclude U.S., assistance to any country in Africa to defend such countries territory against any act of aggression or armed attack which originated in Angola. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-s-3091 95 s 3091 A bill to repeal section 25 of the International Security Assistance Act of 1977. International Affairs 1978-05-17 1978-05-17 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Repeals the provision of the International Security Assistance Act of 1977 which prohibits any assistance for fiscal year 1978 to Zaire which would promote or augment any military or paramilitary operations in that country. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hr-12743 95 hr 12743 African Development Foundation Act International Affairs 1978-05-16 1978-05-16 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] WA D B000620 20 African Development Foundation Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish as a nonprofit corporation the African Development Foundation. Authorizes the Foundation to make grants, loans, and loan guarantees to any African private or public group, association, or other entity for: (1) the support of self-initiated community development efforts; (2) development research by Africans and the transfer of development resources, expertise, and knowledge within Africa; (3) procurement from other sources of such technical or other assistance in cases and manners deemed appropriate by African recipient entities; and (4) such other projects as the Foundation considers appropriate. Vests the management of the Foundation in a Board of Directors composed of seven members appointed by the President. Directs the establishment of a Council composed of individuals selected by the Board and including representatives from African grant recipients and other foreign nationals who are knowledgeable about development activities in Africa. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 to carry out this Act for the period covered by fiscal years 1978-80. 2025-09-02T17:10:41Z  
95-s-3074 95 s 3074 International Development Assistance Act International Affairs 1978-05-15 1978-06-26 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 12222 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 12222 passed in lieu) International Development Assistance Act - =Title I: Development Assistance= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that a principal objective of U.S. Foreign Policy is the encouragement and sustained support of the development efforts of people in developing countries. States that U.S. Development Policy should emphasize four principal goals: (1) alleviation of poverty; (2) promotion of self-sustaining growth; (3) encouragement of societies in which individual civil and economic rights are respected; and (4) integration of developing countries into an open international economic system. Stipulates that pursuit of these goals requires that development concerns be fully reflected in U.S. Foreign Policy. Sets forth a development assistance policy which recognizes that developing countries have a long-term need for external assistance. Directs that provision of development resources be adapted to the needs and capabilities of specific developing countries with low per capita incomes and limited access to private external capital being made on concessional terms and that such provision be adapted for other developing countries consisting of programs which facilitate access to private capital markets, investment and technical skills. Amends such Act to consolidate the President's existing authorities to furnish assistance. Repeals certain conditions pertaining to development loans and provides that the President shall determine the terms and conditions of development loans. Requires the President to consider the economic circumstances of the borrowing country and other relevant factors. States as a Congressional finding that participation of the rural and urban poor in their countries' development can be facilitated through increased activities by private and voluntary organizations and cooperatives. Encourages a greater utilization of such organizations in planning projects and development activities using U.S. f… 2025-09-02T17:14:18Z  
95-s-3075 95 s 3075 International Security Assistance Act of 1978 International Affairs 1978-05-15 1978-09-26 Public Law 95-384. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1546) International Security Assistance Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the appropriation of up to $5,000,000 to the President for fiscal year 1979 for the emergency assistance contingency fund. Prohibits any agent or employee of the United States Government, as part of narcotics control efforts, from interrogating or being present during the interrogation of a United States person arrested abroad, unless the person arrested has consented in writing. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to bar the use of funds to spray marijuana fields with herbicides likely to harm marijuana users unless a warning substance is also used. Directs the appropriate Secretaries to take certain measures to comply with this ban. Authorizes the appropriation for fiscal year 1979 of a specified sum for the international narcotics control program. Prohibits the use of any funds so appropriated for the purchase of weapons or ammunition. Revises the policy with respect to the encouragement of human rights. Prohibits furnishing security assistance to the law enforcement agencies of any country which engages in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations except in exceptional circumstances. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit furnishing international military education and training assistance to countries which engage in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations except in exceptional circumstances. Requires that exports of crime control and detection instruments and equipment be approved by the Secretary of Commerce. Exempts exports to certain countries from this requirement. Amends such Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for military assistance, specifying appropriations authorized for Portugal, Spain, Jordan, Phillippines, and Greece. Authorizes appropriations for military assistance to Indonesia and Thailand. Sets the limit on fiscal year 1979 additions to weapon stockpiles in non… 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-s-3076 95 s 3076 Foreign Relations Authorization Act International Affairs 1978-05-15 1978-06-28 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 12598 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 12598 passed in lieu) Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979 - =Title I: State Department= - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of State for fiscal year 1979 to conduct the foreign affairs of the United States for functions relating to: (1) the organizations and conferences; (2) international commissions; (3) migration and refugee assistance; and (4) increases in salary, pay, retirement, and employee benefits. States that the United States contribution to the United Nations for the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palistinian People should be reduced so as to be proportionate to the general contribution to the United Nations budget. Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of State to provide emergency medical assistance and dietary supplements to destitute Americans abroad. Authorizes the Secretary of State to acquire on behalf of the United States a memorial statue or bust of General George C. Marshall to be placed in an appropriate location within the Department of State. Establishes a Commission, whose members shall not be compensated, to select the sculptor for such statue or bust. Authorizes $500,000 to be set aside from the sums authorized for the Department of State under this Act for assistance for children in Thailand born of American Fathers and Asian mothers. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) compensatory time off at posts in foreign areas; (2) efficiency in travel; (3) per diem and subsistence allowances under the Foreign Service Act; and (4) assignments to public organizations under such Act. Directs the President not to designate as restricted for travel or for the use of the passport any country other than a country with which the United States is at war or any country other than where armed hostilities are in progress. Directs a certain number of Members of Congress to meet at least annually with representatives of the European Parliament for a discussion of common problems … 2025-09-02T17:14:18Z  
95-sres-454 95 sres 454 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the proposed sales of aircraft to certain countries in the Middle East. International Affairs 1978-05-15 1978-05-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should delay issuance of any letter of offer to Israel, Egypt, or Saudi Arabia for the proposed sale of aircraft described in transmittal notices to Congress on April 28, 1978, notwithstanding the failure of Congress to object to such proposed sale pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, until after an agreement has been reached for peace in the Middle East. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-620 95 hconres 620 A resolution disapproving the proposed "package" of sales of aircraft to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel. International Affairs 1978-05-11 1978-05-11 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 5 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and 15 F-15 and 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:55:56Z  
95-sconres-86 95 sconres 86 Concurrent resolution relating to action by the Congress on certain sales of armaments to Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia. International Affairs 1978-05-11 1978-05-15 Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (44-54). Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and 15 F-15 and 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-hjres-896 95 hjres 896 A resolution imploring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to release Dr. Semyon Gluzman from prison and permit him and his family to immigrate to Israel. International Affairs 1978-05-10 1978-05-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 Declares that the Soviet Union should release Dr. Semyon Gluzman from prison and grant permission for him and his family to immigrate to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:57:23Z  
95-hres-1175 95 hres 1175 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to an exchange of instruments of ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties and with regard to the disposition by the United States of any right to, title to, or interest in the property of Canal Zone agencies and any real property located in the Canal Zone. International Affairs 1978-05-10 1978-05-10 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] ID R H000171 0 Expresses the sense of the House that the exchange of the Panama Canal Treaty instruments of ratification should not occur earlier than March 31, 1979, unless implementing legislation has been enacted prior to such exchange. Requires specific Congressional authorization by an Act of Congress prior to any conveyance, relinquishment, or disposition of U.S. property in the Panama Canal Zone to any foreign government. 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z  
95-sres-448 95 sres 448 Resolution to express the concern of the United States Senate about the April 20,1978, Soviet attack on Korean Airlines Flight 902. International Affairs 1978-05-10 1978-05-10 Ordered to lie over under the rule. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 Declares it the sense of the Senate that the President instruct the Permanent United States Representative to the United Nations to press for consideration of a resolution condemning the actions of the Soviet Union with regard to Korean Airlines flight 902. 2024-08-01T20:07:39Z  
95-hconres-612 95 hconres 612 A resolution condemning violations of rights by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and urging the President to take certain actions with respect to those violations. International Affairs 1978-05-09 1978-06-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] WA D B000620 17 Declares that the Congress strongly condemns the gross violations of human rights and other suppressive acts committed by Idi Amin and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. Urges the President to (1) support and implement measures, such as an embargo, which would effectively discourage United States support of Uganda, and (2) encourage and support international efforts to investigate and respond to conditions in that country, including economic restrictions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-613 95 hconres 613 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should do everything possible to expedite the return to the United States from the Soviet Union of John Jodwalis and Lorraine Jodwalis Vaicekauskiene. International Affairs 1978-05-09 1978-05-09 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5] IL D F000040 6 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should do everything possible to expedite the return of John Jodwalis and Lorraine Jodwalis Vaicekauskiene to the United States from the Soviet Union. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-615 95 hconres 615 A resolution disapproving the proposed "package" of sales of aircraft to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel. International Affairs 1978-05-09 1978-05-09 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Tucker, James G., Jr. (Jim Guy) [D-AR-2] AR D T000400 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and 15 F-15 and 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hr-12617 95 hr 12617 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 providing that in issuing guaranties for housing projects in less-developed countries, the President give preference to projects using solar energy where feasible. International Affairs 1978-05-09 1978-05-09 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 1 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the President to give preference, in the issuance of housing project guaranties, to foreign projects utilizing solar energy technology. Directs that such preference also be given to projects using other specified renewable energy technologies. 2024-08-01T20:05:54Z  
95-hr-12598 95 hr 12598 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979 International Affairs 1978-05-08 1978-10-07 Public Law 95-426. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 18 (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1535) Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979 - =Title I: Department of State= - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of State for fiscal year 1979 to conduct the foreign affairs of the United States for functions relating to: (1) the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; (3) international commissions; (4) migration and refugee assistance; and (5) increases in salary, pay, retirement, and employee benefits. Authorizes appropriations to be set aside from the above authorization under this Act for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development. Authorizes the Secretary of State to acquire on behalf of the United States a memorial statue or bust of General George C. Marshall to be placed in an appropriate location within the Department of State. Establishes a Commission, whose members shall not be compensated, to select the sculptor for such statue or bust. Requires the Secretary of State to demonstrate solar energy and other renewable energy technologies by using such energy sources in Foreign Service buildings located abroad. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Energy concerning the most viable techniques adaptable to the local resources and environmental conditions of the host country. Requires the Secretary of State to insure that projects under this Act are demonstrated to, and are available for inspection by, officials and other citizens of the host country. Directs the Secretary to give priority to projects in developing countries. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) assistance for refugees settling in Israel; and (2) assistance for refugees in Africa. Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide emergency medical assistance and dietary supplements to destitute United States citizens abroad. Authorizes the Secretary to use funds appropriated for the International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, for representation expenses, wit… 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
95-hconres-605 95 hconres 605 A resolution calling upon the President to direct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly terminating the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization. International Affairs 1978-05-04 1978-05-04 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 0 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should direct the Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means at his disposal to obtain action by the General Assembly removing the observer status of the Palestine Liberation Organization at the United Nations. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hr-12514 95 hr 12514 International Security Assistance Act International Affairs 1978-05-03 1978-08-02 Measure laid on table, S. 3075 passed in lieu. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 12 (Measure laid on table in House, S. 3075 passed in lieu) International Security Assistance Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the disaster relief contingency fund and international narcotics control. Bars the use of such international narcotics control appropriations for the eradication of marihuana by the herbicide paraquat, unless a warning substance or agent is also used. Revises the policy with respect to the encouragement of human rights. Prohibits furnishing security assistance to the law enforcement agencies of any country which engages in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations, except in exceptional circumstances. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to revise the required contents of quarterly reports by the President to the Congress with respect to commercial and governmental military exports. Directs the President to designate crime control and detection equipment as defense articles subject to regulation under this Act. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit furnishing international military education and training assistance to countries which engage in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations, except in exceptional circumstances. Amends such Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for military assistance, specifying appropriations authorized for Portugal, Spain, Jordan, Phillippines, and Greece. Authorizes appropriations for military assistance to Indonesia and Thailand. Decreases the aggregate value of defense articles which may be added to stockpiles in foreign countries. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit the President to assign members of the Armed Forces to specified countries to carry out military assistance and sales programs. Deletes Brazil from, and adds Turkey, Indonesia, and Thailand to, the list of such countries. Reduces the number of Armed Forces personnel who may be assigned, and continues limitations upon the number of defense a… 2025-09-02T17:10:34Z  
95-hr-12542 95 hr 12542 A bill to provide for the suspension of the sales of defense articles and services described in the transmittals numbered 78-32, 78-33, 78-34, and 78-35 which were submitted by the President to the Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act on April 26, 1978, if the respective recipient country engages in or facilitates international aggression against another country. International Affairs 1978-05-03 1978-05-03 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 0 Requires the Secretary of State to investigate whether Egypt, Israel, or Saudi Arabia, is engaged or has engaged in international aggression, if the Secretary is requested to do so (1) by the President, (2) by a majority of the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, or (3) by ten percent of the Members of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Requires the President to suspend specified arms sales agreements with such countries in the event of international aggression. Declares that such suspension shall remain in effect until terminated by a concurrent resolution by Congress. Permits the President to issue one warning in lieu of suspension to each country for direct or indirect financial or material support of acts of violence against a third country. Requires the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to submit periodic reports to specified Congressional committees regarding participation in international aggression by Egypt, Israel, or Saudi Arabia. 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z  
95-hr-12547 95 hr 12547 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 providing that in issuing guaranties for housing projects in less developed countries, the President give preference to projects using solar energy, where feasible. International Affairs 1978-05-03 1978-05-03 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 5 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the President to give preference, in the issuance of housing project guaranties, to foreign projects utilizing solar energy technology. Directs that such preference also be given to projects using other specified renewable energy technologies. 2024-08-01T20:05:46Z  
95-hconres-601 95 hconres 601 A resolution disapproving the proposed export of low-enriched uranium to India. International Affairs 1978-05-02 1978-05-02 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] CT D D000388 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the export of low-enriched uranium to India proposed by the President on April 27, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-602 95 hconres 602 A resolution disapproving the proposed "package" of sales of aircraft to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel. International Affairs 1978-05-02 1978-05-02 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 23 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of 50 F-5 aircraft to Egypt, 60 F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and 15 F-15 and 75 F-16 aircraft to Israel. 2024-08-01T19:55:55Z  
95-hconres-585 95 hconres 585 A resolution disapproving the proposed sale of F-16 aircraft to Israel (Transmittal No. 78-34). International Affairs 1978-05-01 1978-05-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Expresses Congressional disapproval of the sale of F-16 aircraft to Israel, proposed to Congress April 28, 1978. 2024-08-01T19:55:57Z  

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