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| 97-s-3111 | 97 | s | 3111 | A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to prohibit ambassadors and ministers from making political contributions and taking part in political campaigns. | International Affairs | 1982-12-17 | 1982-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 0 | Amends the Hatch Act to prohibit ambassadors and ministers from making political contributions and taking part in political campaigns. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 97-hr-7430 | 97 | hr | 7430 | Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-12-16 | 1982-12-16 | For Previous Action See H.R.6032. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 13 | Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Act of 1982 - Title I: Authorizations by the Secretary of Energy for Certain Activities Outside the United States - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the publication in the Federal Register of authorizations for the production of special nuclear materials outside the United States. Provides that such an authorization will not become effective until at least 15 days after its publication. Requires reports submitted by the President to the Congress pursuant to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 to identify activities so authorized during the preceding year. Directs the Secretary of Energy to require persons who are engaged in activities requiring such authorization but who are not required to apply for authorization to report to the Secretary regarding such activities. Makes authorizations for the production of special nuclear material outside the United States effective with respect to a non-nuclear-weapon state only if the Secretary of Energy determines that such state adheres to the criteria governing U.S. nuclear exports for peaceful uses. Requires the Secretary to publicly issue and submit to the President any recommendation for such an authorization with respect to a non-nuclear-weapon state which does not adhere to such criteria. Title II: Highly Enriched Uranium - Authorizes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue export licenses for highly enriched uranium for nuclear reactors only if: (1) there is no alternative nuclear reactor fuel available; (2) the proposed recipient of the uranium has indicated that it will use an alternative nuclear reactor fuel when one becomes available; and (3) the executive branch is developing an alternative nuclear reactor fuel. Requires the NRC to determine a kilogram limit on the amount of highly enriched uranium of U.S. origin that will be allowed at any one time in each foreign country and at each reactor site in each such country. Requires the NRC and the executive branch to support efforts to improve physica… | 2025-08-29T19:50:16Z | |
| 97-hres-633 | 97 | hres | 633 | A resolution to recognize the successful resettlement of hundreds of unaccompanied Haitian children. | International Affairs | 1982-12-16 | 1982-12-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | F000141 | 0 | Recognizes the Greer-Woodycrest Children's Services for its meritorious services in resettling unaccompanied Haitian children. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hconres-434 | 97 | hconres | 434 | A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of religious persecution and discrimination as a violation of human rights. | International Affairs | 1982-12-14 | 1982-12-17 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 16 | Condemns and opposes religious persecution and discrimination wherever practiced, encouraged or tolerated by national governments, institutions, or persons. Urges the President to organize and implement actions to be taken with respect to governments engaged in religious persecution and discrimination. Urges the President and other U.S. officials to: (1) work for the establishment of a United Nations working group on the Elimination of All Forms of Religious Persecution and Discrimination; (2) raise the issue of violations of freedom of religion and belief at every appropriate international forum; and (3) encourage the U.N., regional organizations, and individual governments to condemn religious persecution and discrimination and to adopt effective measures to eliminate such persecution and discrimination. Urges the President to give high priority to reviewing U.S. policy toward international treaties that seek to protect against religious persecution and discrimination. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-433 | 97 | hconres | 433 | A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of religious persecution and discrimination as a violation of human rights. | International Affairs | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-14 | See H.Con.Res.434. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 7 | Condemns and opposes religious persecution and discrimination wherever practiced, encouraged or tolerated by national governments, institutions, or persons. Urges the President to organize and implement actions to be taken with respect to governments engaged in religious persecution and discrimination. Urges the President and other U.S. officials to: (1) work for the establishment of a United Nations working group on the Elimination of All Forms of Religious Persecution and Discrimination; (2) raise the issue of violations of freedom of religion and belief at every appropriate international forum; and (3) encourage the U.N., regional organizations, and individual governments to condemn religious persecution and discrimination and to adopt effective measures to eliminate such persecution and discrimination. Urges the President to give high priority to reviewing U.S. policy toward international treaties that seek to protect against religious persecution and discrimination. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7370 | 97 | hr | 7370 | A bill to prohibit any individual who has diplomatic immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the United States from possessing a handgun without the approval of the Secretary of State. | International Affairs | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | Prohibits an individual who is entitled to immunity from the criminal laws of the United States from possessing a handgun without the Secretary of State's approval. States that failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for declaring an individual persona non grata. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7371 | 97 | hr | 7371 | A bill to amend the Diplomatic Relations Act to limit immunity from criminal prosecution for families of foreign diplomats. | International Affairs | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1] | TX | D | H000070 | 11 | Amends the Diplomatic Relations Act to declare that no law shall be construed to provide the families of foreign diplomats immunity from prosecution for violent crimes. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7374 | 97 | hr | 7374 | Iran Claims Act | International Affairs | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-07 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] | WI | D | Z000001 | 3 | Iran Claims Act - Authorizes the U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to determine the validity of claims by U.S. nationals against Iran within: (1) the jurisdiction of the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal; or (2) the terms of an agreement for an en bloc settlement. Requires the Commission to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury any awards made. Authorizes the Secretary to make payments of the lesser of $10,000 or the principal amount of an award. Deducts two percent of the amount of an award as reimbursement to the U.S. Government, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and other agencies for expenses incurred in the arbitration of the claim. Declares that such deduction shall not apply to an amount awarded for an en bloc settlement. Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for expenses incurred in the settlement or arbitration of such claims. | 2025-08-29T19:50:16Z | |
| 97-sres-501 | 97 | sres | 501 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the American people continue to protest martial law repression in Poland and wish to see it ended, remaining detainees released, and full and free dialogue resumed with the Church and Solidarity; and urging the President to proclaim a national day of solidarity and prayer with the Polish people on the first anniversary of the imposition of martial law. | International Affairs | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-07 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 395. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 43 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Senate condemns and abhors the suppression of civil liberties and human rights by the Polish martial law government; (2) Americans respect the commitment to ideals manifested by the Polish people and Lech Walesa in particular; (3) Americans hope that Polish authorities will take steps to return to the Polish people their rights and liberties; and (4) the President is urged to proclaim December 12, 1982, as a national day of solidarity and prayer for Poland. | 2023-05-11T13:13:12Z | |
| 97-s-3073 | 97 | s | 3073 | A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the United States Information Agency film entitled "Dumas Malone: A Journey with Mr. Jefferson". | International Affairs | 1982-12-03 | 1982-12-23 | Became Public Law No: 97-388. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 4 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to obtain and provide for the distribution within the United States of the United States Information Agency film "Dumas Malone: A Journey with Mr. Jefferson." | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sres-500 | 97 | sres | 500 | A resolution commending the Government of Zimbabwe. | International Affairs | 1982-12-03 | 1982-12-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 3 | Commends the Government of Zimbabwe for its efforts to protect the lives of two Americans, two Australians, and two British citizens who were kidnapped in Zimbabwe in July 1982. Urges the President to continue to support Zimbabwe in this matter. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-432 | 97 | hconres | 432 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the situation in Poland and calling for a determined policy aimed at ending the repression of the Polish people. | International Affairs | 1982-12-02 | 1982-12-14 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] | WI | D | Z000001 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Americans reaffirm their support for the Polish people; (2) there should be an immediate lifting of martial law, a release of remaining detainees, and a more complete resumption of dialog with Solidarity and the church; (3) an appropriate American response is necessary to reinforce the positive developments in Poland; and (4) such response should embody a policy of positive incentives to the Polish Government to restore to all Polish people their basic rights and to institute economic and political reforms. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hr-7351 | 97 | hr | 7351 | A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the United States Information Agency film entitled "Dumas Malone: A Journey with Mr. Jefferson". | International Affairs | 1982-12-02 | 1982-12-14 | Ordered to be Reported. | House | Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7] | VA | R | R000337 | 0 | Authorizes the distribution within the United States of the United States Information Agency film "Dumas Malone: A Journey with Mr. Jefferson." | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-s-3066 | 97 | s | 3066 | A bill with regard to Presidential certifications on conditions in El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1982-12-02 | 1982-12-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 1019. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 12 | Amends the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 to allow the President to make the second and succeeding certification, which are required before the President can continue giving aid to El Salvador, only if the certifications include a determination by the President that El Salvador: (1) has made good faith efforts since the last such certification to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the murders of six U.S. citizens; and (2) has taken all reasonable steps to investigate the disappearance of journalist John Sullivan. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-430 | 97 | hconres | 430 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a security zone should be established in southern Lebanon. | International Affairs | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | K000118 | 0 | Urges the President to encourage the Lebanese Government to negotiate with Israel to create a security zone to maintain order in southern Lebanon until the Lebanese Government can maintain order on its own. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-626 | 97 | hjres | 626 | A joint resolution Recommendations on the Declaration on Prevention of Nuclear War. | International Affairs | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] | OR | D | W000779 | 0 | Declares that a central goal of U.S. international security policy should be to achieve a mutually verifiable agreement for the curbing of the development, production, testing, and deployment of nuclear weapons and for their reduction and ultimate elimination. Requests the President to consider the facts presented and steps recommended in the Declaration on Prevention of Nuclear War, which was issued by scientists who met at an assembly convened by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Requests the President to report on the Declaration to the Congress and the American people. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hres-613 | 97 | hres | 613 | A resolution to urge a reaffirmation and a revitalization of the United States commitment to the protection of human rights in Latin America and to call upon the President to request the Organization of American States to take certain steps to promote economic progress in the Hemisphere and an end to the violence in Latin America. | International Affairs | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-14 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reaffirm its commitment to the protection of human rights in Latin America. Urges the President to initiate: (1) a hemispheric conference on economic progress under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS); and (2) a hemispheric security program by urging the OAS to establish a multinational peacekeeping force, to create an OAS forum to mediate internal conflicts, and to work to promote stability, economic progress, and political freedom in the region. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-sres-497 | 97 | sres | 497 | A resolution relating to the crisis in Poland and the imprisonment of Polish patriot Lech Walesa. | International Affairs | 1982-11-30 | 1982-11-30 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Senate supports the efforts of the Polish people to secure democratic freedom and condemns the suppression of civil liberties by the martial law government in Poland. Expresses American admiration for the commitment to freedom manifested by the Polish people and Lech Walesa in particular. Declares that the Polish people have the right to choose their representatives freely. Urges the President to try to find a method of solving the crisis in Poland in concert with America's allies so as to remove the obstacles to the democratization process in Poland. States that December 13, 1982, should be declared Polish Solidarity Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hconres-428 | 97 | hconres | 428 | A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of religious persecution and discrimination as a violation of human rights. | International Affairs | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-06 | See H.Con.Res.433. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that anyone who engages in religious persecution and discrimination is commiting an act of terrorism. Urges the President to: (1) raise the issue of violations of religious freedom at every opportunity; (2) instruct the U.S. representatives to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to work for the establishment of a working group on the elimination of all forms of religious persecution and discrimination; (3) encourage the leaders of other countries to join in condemning all forms of religious persecution and discrimination, to support the establishment of a working group at the United Nations, and to call upon the United Nations to take other specified actions to reduce religious persecution and discrimination; and (4) try to organize a program of action to be taken with respect to governments practicing religious persecution and discrimination. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7305 | 97 | hr | 7305 | A bill to ensure that a country receiving foreign assistance cooperate with the government of the United States in its efforts to reduce the flow of illicit drugs from such country. | International Affairs | 1982-11-29 | 1982-11-29 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 1 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to any country which is a known source of illicit drugs unless the President has certified to Congress during the fiscal year that the governing authorities of that country are fully cooperating with the United States in its efforts to reduce the flow of illicit drugs from that country. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit issuing letters of offer and export licenses and to prohibit extending credits or guarantees to any country which is a known source of illicit drugs unless the President has certified to Congress during the fiscal year that the governing authorities of that country are fully cooperating with the United States in its efforts to reduce the flow of illicit drugs from that country. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7322 | 97 | hr | 7322 | A bill to direct the President to seek negotiations with the Soviet Union for the establishment of a permanent joint United States-Soviet Communications Center to provide an additional channel for communications in order to reduce the threat of an accidental nuclear war. | International Affairs | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 17 | Directs the President to negotiate an agreement with the Soviet Union for the establishment of a permanent joint United States-Soviet Communications Center to provide an additional channel for communications between the United States and the Soviet Union in order to reduce the threat of an accidential nuclear war. Declares that the agreement should provide that: (1) the function of the Center would be to serve as a direct and secure means of communications between the two countries; (2) the Center would have no intelligence gathering capabilities and would not be used for espionage; (3) the Center would be located in an agreed upon third country with the operating costs shared equally; and (4) the Center would be staffed by an equal number of personnel from each country. Requires the agreement to be either a treaty or an executive agreement which will enter into force only upon its approval by both Houses of Congress. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7323 | 97 | hr | 7323 | A bill with regard to Presidential certifications on conditions in El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-14 | Ordered to be Reported. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 8 | Amends the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 to allow the President to make the second and succeeding certifications, which are required before the President can continue giving aid to El Salvador only the certifications include a determination by the President that El Salvador: (1) has made good faith efforts since the last such certification to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the murders of six U.S. citizens; and (2) has taken all reasonable steps to investigate the disappearance of journalist John Sullivan. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-hconres-422 | 97 | hconres | 422 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the United States should denounce the continuing persecution of, and discrimination against, individuals and groups on the basis of religion by governments of member states of the Warsaw Pact, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-12-20 | Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Atkinson, Eugene V. [D-PA-25] | PA | D | A000329 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should denounce violations by the Warsaw Pact countries of the religious freedom provisions of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe signed at Helsinki in 1975 (Helsinki Final Act). Urges the President to: (1) raise the issue of such violations at any appropriate international forum; and (2) express the stern displeasure of the United States with the restrictive practices of such governments against religious bodies and individual believers. Expresses the sense of the Congress that each government should honor its commitments under the Helsinki Final Act, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights of 1966, and its own national constitution. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-423 | 97 | hconres | 423 | A concurrent resolution expressing the full support of the Congress for the Republic of Costa Rica and its democratic institutions as that country responds to the current economic crisis, and for Costa Rica's efforts to contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Central America. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-12-17 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 0 | Expresses the support of Congress for Costa Rica and its democratic institutions as it responds to the current economic crisis and for Costa Rica's efforts to contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Central America. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-hconres-426 | 97 | hconres | 426 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should not license the export to South Africa of any hot isostatic presses. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-20 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] | TX | D | L000237 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should not issue a license for the export to South Africa of any hot isostatic presses. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-427 | 97 | hconres | 427 | A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the United States for the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free of foreign domination. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-19 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 77 | Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 97-hjres-620 | 97 | hjres | 620 | A joint resolution calling on the United States and the Soviet Union to give first priority in START to eliminating the fear of a nuclear first-strike. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-11-08 | Executive Comment Requested from Arms Control & Disarm Agcy, State, DOD. | House | Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-4] | TN | D | G000321 | 27 | States that as part of the strategic arms reduction negotiations (START) the United States and the Soviet Union should: (1) place the highest priority on eliminating the fear of a first-strike by either nation; and (2) seek a verifiable agreement that produces a stable strategic relationship by ensuring that a first-strike would not give the attacking nation even a hypothetical advantage. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-s-3029 | 97 | s | 3029 | Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Act of 1982 - Title I: Authorizations by the Secretary of Energy for Certain Activities Outside the United States - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the publication in the Federal Register of authorizations for the production of special nuclear materials outside the United States. Provides that such an authorization will not become effective until at least 15 days after its publication. Requires reports submitted by the President to the Congress pursuant to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 to identify activities so authorized during the preceding year. Directs the Secretary of Energy to require persons who are engaged in activities requiring such authorization but who are not required to apply for authorization to report to the Secretary regarding such activities. Makes authorizations for the production of special nuclear material outside the United States effective with respect to a non-nuclear-weapon state only if the Secretary of Energy determines that such state adheres to the criteria governing U.S. nuclear exports for peaceful uses. Requires the Secretary to publicly issue and submit to the President any recommendation for such an authorization with respect to a non-nuclear-weapon state which does not adhere to such criteria. Authorizes the President to allow such an authorization by executive order if withholding it would prejudice the achievement of U.S. nonproliferation objectives or jeopardize the common defense and security, unless Congress, after reviewing such an order, adopts a concurrent resolution opposing such order. Provides that conduct which results in the termination of U.S. nuclear exports to another nation shall result also in the suspension of authorizations for the production of special nuclear material in such nation. Title II: Highly Enriched Uranium - Authorizes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue export licenses for highly enriched uranium for nuclear reactors only if: (1) there is no alternative nuclear reactor… | 2025-08-29T19:51:52Z | |
| 97-sjres-266 | 97 | sjres | 266 | A joint resolution on the Declaration on Prevention of Nuclear War. | International Affairs | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 0 | Declares that a central goal of U.S. international security policy should be to achieve a mutually verifiable agreement for the curbing of the development, production, testing, and deployment of nuclear weapons and for their reduction and ultimate elimination. Requests the President to consider the facts presented and steps recommended in the Declaration on Prevention of Nuclear War which was issued by scientists who met at an assembly convened by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Requests the President to report on the Declaration to the Congress and the American people. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-126 | 97 | sconres | 126 | A concurrent resolution calling upon the United States Government to support the people of Afghanistan with material assistance in their struggle to be free from foreign domination. | International Affairs | 1982-09-30 | 1982-12-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 1021. | Senate | Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] | MA | D | T000393 | 97 | Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-415 | 97 | hconres | 415 | A concurrent resolution with respect to conventional arms transfer limitations. | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-11-08 | Executive Comment Requested from Arms Control & Disarm Agcy, State, DOD. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 0 | States that the United States should reaffirm a commitment to self-restraint with respect to selective conventional arms transfers to developing nations. States that the United States and the Soviet Union should resume conventional arms transfer talks. States that the United States should begin discussions to limit arms transfers by the free world arms supplying nations and other nations selling conventional weapons. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7211 | 97 | hr | 7211 | Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-10-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] | IN | D | H000114 | 1 | Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Act of 1982 - Establishes the Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Trust Fund in the Treasury. Appropriates a specified amount for the Fund. Requires that the interest on any obligations held in the Fund shall be available for payments to the National Council for Soviet and East European Research. Requires the Council to use one-fourth of the payments made in each fiscal year to develop and publicize a research agenda at the postdoctoral level in the field of Soviet and East European studies and to award contracts for appropriate research projects. Requires the Council to use parts of the payments to: (1) establish and publish the findings of a fellowship program for advanced training in Soviet studies; (2) make payments to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to provide fellowship support and research facilities in Washington, D.C., for American specialists to conduct advanced research and to conduct workshops designed to facilitate research collaboration between Government and private specialists; and (3) make payments to the International Research and Exchanges Board to conduct specialized reciprocal programs in advanced training and research in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to facilitate access for American specialists to research resources in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Sets forth the method of submitting applications to the Secretary of the Treasury for payments from the Fund. Provides that the Secretary shall manage the Fund. Requires the Council to report annually to the President and the Congress on the activities supported by this Act of the Council, the Board, and the Wilson Center. | 2025-08-29T19:50:13Z | |
| 97-hr-7220 | 97 | hr | 7220 | A bill to prohibit the export or other transfer to the Republic of South Africa of nuclear material, equipment, and technology. | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-10-20 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] | NY | D | R000053 | 4 | Prohibits any cooperation with South Africa with respect to atomic energy. Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from issuing any license or authorization for the export of any nuclear materials, equipment, or technology to South Africa. States that the authority of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 may not be used to distribute any nuclear material, source material, or byproduct material to South Africa. Prohibits any U.S. agency or official from permitting the transfer to, or use by, South Africa of nuclear material, equipment, or technology. Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from authorizing any activity which would constitute engaging in the production of special nuclear material in South Africa. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from issuing an export license for any goods or technology which: (1) are intended for a nuclear related end use or end user; (2) have been identified as items which could be of significance for nuclear explosive purposes; or (3) are otherwise subject to certain procedures of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Secretaries of Commerce, Energy, and State to prepare lists of goods and technology transferable to South Africa notwithstanding the provisons of this Act which could help that country develop a nuclear capability. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to prohibit the export of such goods and technology. Prohibits any officer or employee of the executive branch from making available to South Africa any technology or other information which could increase that country's nuclear capability. Terminates any license or authorization described in this Act which was issued before enactment of this Act. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7221 | 97 | hr | 7221 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to reimburse State and local governments for providing extraordinary protection with respect to foreign government premises and officials located in the United States outside the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-10-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Expresses the intent of Congress that routine protection of foreign government premises, officials, and nationals which are located in the United States but are outside the metropolitan District of Columbia area remain the responsibility of State and local governments. Authorizes the Secretary of State to request the assistance of State and local governments outside the District of Columbia in providing protective security details and other extraordinary functions relating to the protection of such premises, officials, and nationals within the jurisdiction of the State or local government. Directs the Secretary, upon request or if warranted by the circumstances, to reimburse State and local governments for the reasonable expenses associated with the performance of those functions. Authorizes the Secretary to procure other security services if the State or local government cannot provide the requested assistance. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-s-2967 | 97 | s | 2967 | Iran Claims Act | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Iran Claims Act - Authorizes the U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to determine the validity of claims by U.S. nationals against Iran within: (1) the jurisdiction of the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal; or (2) the terms of an agreement for an en bloc settlement. Requires the Commission to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury any awards made. Authorizes the Secretary to make payments of the lesser of $10,000 or the principal amount of an award. Deducts two percent of the amount of an award as reimbursement to the U.S. Government, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and other agencies for expenses incurred in the arbitration of the claim. Declares that such deduction shall not apply to an amount awarded for an en bloc settlement. Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for expenses incurred in the settlement or arbitration of such claims. | 2025-08-29T19:51:52Z | |
| 97-sres-488 | 97 | sres | 488 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should initiate talks with the Government of the Soviet Union, and with other governments of countries having a space capability, with a view toward exploring the possibilities for a weapons-free international space station as an alternative to competing armed space stations. | International Affairs | 1982-09-29 | 1982-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) begin talks with the Soviet Union and other countries with a view toward exploring the possibilities of a weapons-free international space station instead of competing armed space stations; and (2) report to Congress the steps taken in starting such talks. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hjres-607 | 97 | hjres | 607 | A joint resolution calling for immediate negotiations for a ban on weapons of any kind in space. | International Affairs | 1982-09-23 | 1982-10-05 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 50 | Directs the President to resume negotiations with the Soviet Union on a treaty prohibiting: (1) the testing, deployment, production, or use of any weapons system designed to damage or interfere with a spacecraft; and (2) the stationing in outer space of any weapon designed to inflict injury or damage on the Earth, in the atmosphere, or on objects placed in space. Requires such a treaty to provide for verifying compliance with its terms. Directs the President to seek the establishment of a working group within the United Nations to provide a forum for discussing a multilateral space treaty banning from space all weapons launched by any country. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-608 | 97 | hjres | 608 | A joint resolution to urge immediate reductions of strategic nuclear forces to equal and substantially reduced levels while awaiting a final outcome of the START negotiations. | International Affairs | 1982-09-23 | 1982-09-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 0 | States that the Congress recommends the immediate reduction of strategic nuclear forces by the Soviet Union and the United States while awaiting the outcome of the START negotiations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-409 | 97 | hconres | 409 | A concurrent resolution regarding the massacre of Palestinians in Lebanon. | International Affairs | 1982-09-21 | 1982-09-29 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Condemns the recent massacre of Palestinians in Lebanon. Extends the sympathy of the Congress to the families of those murdered and to the Palestinian community. Expresses the regret of the Congress over recent events, including the assassination of President-elect Gemayel. Calls for international cooperation to prevent further bloodshed in Lebanon. Calls for the removal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. Urges the President to pursue every possible effort to bring peace to the Middle East. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hr-7150 | 97 | hr | 7150 | A bill to provide specific statutory authority under the War Powers Resolution for the President to involve United States Armed Forces in hostilities in Lebanon. | International Affairs | 1982-09-21 | 1982-11-08 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Authorizes the President, for purposes of the War Powers Resolution, to involve U.S. forces in hostilities in Lebanon to the extent necessary to enable the Lebanese Government to resume full sovereignty over Beirut. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sjres-248 | 97 | sjres | 248 | A joint resolution to proclaim Ukranian Insurgent Army Day. | International Affairs | 1982-09-17 | 1982-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Designates October 14, 1982, as Ukrainian Insurgent Army Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hres-586 | 97 | hres | 586 | A resolution celebrating the 172nd anniversary of Mexican independence. | International Affairs | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-16 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] | TX | D | W000763 | 9 | Congratulates the government and people of Mexico on the occasion of the 172nd anniversary of Mexican independence. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hres-591 | 97 | hres | 591 | A resolution expressing the Sense of the House concerning martial law on Taiwan. | International Affairs | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Calls upon the authorities in Taiwan to end martial law and replace it with a democratic system. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 97-s-2919 | 97 | s | 2919 | Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-09-16 | 1982-10-08 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Treasury Department; OMB. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 14 | Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Act of 1982 - Establishes the Soviet-Bloc Research and Training Trust Fund in the Treasury. Appropriates a specified amount for the Fund. Requires that the interest on any obligations held in the Fund shall be available for payments to the National Council for Soviet and East European Research. Requires the Council to use one-fourth of the payments made in each fiscal year to develop and publicize a research agenda at the postdoctoral level in the field of Soviet and East European studies and to award contracts for appropriate research projects. Requires the Council to use parts of the payments to: (1) establish and publish the findings of a fellowship program for advanced training in Soviet studies; (2) make payments to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to provide fellowship support and research facilities in Washington, D.C., for American specialists to conduct advanced research and to conduct workshops designed to facilitate research collaboration between Government and private specialists; and (3) make payments to the International Research and Exchanges Board to conduct specialized reciprocal programs in advanced training and research in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to facilitate access for American specialists to research resources in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Sets forth the method of submitting applications to the Secretary of the Treasury for payments from the Fund. Provides that the Secretary shall manage the Fund. Requires the Council to report annually to the President and the Congress on the activities supported by this Act of the Council, the Board, and the Wilson Center. | 2025-08-29T19:51:47Z | |
| 97-s-2920 | 97 | s | 2920 | A bill to authorize the sale of defense articles to United States companies for incorporation into end items to be sold to friendly countries. | International Affairs | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-21 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered favorably reported H.R.6758 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 4 | Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to sell defense articles to U.S. companies for incorporation into end items that will be sold by such companies to a friendly foreign country or international organization. Requires that the price of such articles shall not be less than their replacement or actual cost. Authorizes the President to sell defense services in support of such sales of defense articles if specified conditions are met. Permits such sales of defense articles and services only if: (1) the end item to which the articles apply is to be procured for the armed forces of a friendly country or international organization; (2) the articles would be supplied to the prime contractor as government-furnished equipment or materials if the end item were being procured for the use of the U.S. armed forces; and (3) the articles and services are available to the prime contractor only from U.S. Government sources or are not available from U.S. commercial sources as necessary to meet the prime contractor's delivery schedule. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-406 | 97 | hconres | 406 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the various factions in Lebanon should not respond to the assassination of President-Elect Gemayel with violence. | International Affairs | 1982-09-15 | 1982-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 9 | Expresses the sense of Congress that all the factions involved in the Middle East crisis following the assassination of Lebanon's President-elect Bashir Gemayal should work to end the foreign occupation of Lebanon and stop pursuing conflicting policies. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sres-466 | 97 | sres | 466 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the economic crisis in Mexico. | International Affairs | 1982-09-15 | 1982-09-15 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Government should not assist the Government of Mexico unless it agrees to: (1) adopt a monetary policy to stabilize the peso; (2) suspend all exchange rate controls; and (3) restore a private banking system in Mexico. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-s-2900 | 97 | s | 2900 | A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide for the reimbursement of the United States Government for the sale of defense training based on the additional costs of such training. | International Affairs | 1982-09-13 | 1982-09-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 0 | Amends the Arms Export Control Act to provide that all countries whose students receive U.S. military training under the foreign military sales program shall reimburse the U.S. Government for such training based on the additional costs which the United States incurs rather than on the full cost of the training. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-s-2899 | 97 | s | 2899 | Caribbean-Central America Economic Revitalization Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-09-10 | 1982-09-10 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 781. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Caribbean-Central America Economic Revitalization Act of 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982 for economic support funds to countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Requires at least 80 percent of such funds (other than funds earmarked for specified development projects) to be used to generate local currencies. Requires such currencies to be used to support activities consistent with the objectives of specified sections of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Earmarks a specified amount of the funds appropriated under this Act for development projects carried out in accordance with the authorities of the sections of the Foreign Assistance Act dealing with agricultural research, population planning and health programs, education and human resources, and indigenous energy resources. Requires specified amounts of such funds to be used: (1) to finance scholarships for Caribbean and Central American students for educational and technical training programs in the United States; (2) by U.S. or indigenous private nonprofit organizations; and (3) by the Inter-American Foundation for its activities in those countries. Limits the amount of funds that may be used for any one country. Directs the President to seek a reasonable balance in allocating funds under this Act between supporting the public sector and supporting the private sector of such countries and between balance of payments support and support for development projects. Requires agreements relating to assistance under this Act to emphasize using assistance in a manner that will not cause serious injury to sales of U.S. farm products. Prohibits using funds under this Act for aid to Haiti until the President has certified to Congress that Haiti has met certain fiscal performance targets established by the International Monetary Fund. Authorizes providing additional funding for El Salvador to facilitate the implementation of that country's land reform program. Prohibits using any of the funds appropriated under this Act for El Salvador unless the P… | 2025-08-29T19:51:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-402 | 97 | hconres | 402 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that any member of the United Nations that fails to pay its assessed contribution for two consecutive years should be denied the right to vote in the General Assembly, the Security Council, and any other organ or organization of the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1982-09-08 | 1982-09-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that any member country of the United Nations that fails to pay its assessed contribution for two years should not be allowed to vote. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hres-580 | 97 | hres | 580 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to recognition of the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel by the League of Red Cross Societies. | International Affairs | 1982-09-08 | 1982-09-30 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Unanimous Consent. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the International Committee of the Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies should support the recognition of the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel; and (2) the League of Red Cross Societies should formally recognize the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel so that Magen David Adom may become a member of the League. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sconres-118 | 97 | sconres | 118 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress commending the achievements of U.S. Special Negotiator Philip C. Habib. | International Affairs | 1982-09-08 | 1982-09-08 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 6 | Commends United States Special Negotiator Philip C. Habib for his service in Lebanon. | 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z | |
| 97-hres-578 | 97 | hres | 578 | A resolution to honor Mohammed Sedik Benyahia. | International Affairs | 1982-08-20 | 1982-09-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Expresses the gratitude of the United States to the memory of Mohammed Sedik Benyahia for his key role in negotiating the release of the U.S. hostages from Iran. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hconres-397 | 97 | hconres | 397 | A concurrent resolution expressing the deep gratitude of the Congress to Special Envoy Philip Habib. | International Affairs | 1982-08-19 | 1982-09-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] | MI | R | B000890 | 4 | Expresses the gratitude of Congress for the service of Special Envoy Philip Habib in Lebanon. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hr-7020 | 97 | hr | 7020 | United States Academy of Freedom Act | International Affairs | 1982-08-19 | 1982-09-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 2 | United States Academy of Freedom Act - Establishes a United States Academy of Freedom as an independent nonprofit corporation. Sets forth the functions of the Academy, including: (1) the performance of research necessary to forward a geo-political strategy for the defeat of all forms of communist aggression and the promotion of the growth of democracy and free and open societies; (2) the education of citizens for purposes of developing a "freedom offensive"; and (3) the provision of assistance to training staffs of Government agencies handling U.S. global operations. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Academy, including authority to establish an Endowment of the United States Academy of Freedom. Provides that, with certain exceptions, the Academy shall not be considered a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government. | 2025-08-29T19:50:07Z | |
| 97-hr-7029 | 97 | hr | 7029 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to reimburse State and local governments for providing extraordinary protection with respect to foreign consular posts located in the United States outside the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia. | International Affairs | 1982-08-19 | 1982-08-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of State to request the assistance of State and local governments outside the District of Columbia in providing: (1) fixed guards at any consular premises or residences of consular officers within the jurisdiction of such governments; and (2) protective security details for such consular premises and officers. Permits the Secretary, in certain circumstances, to reimburse the governments for providing such services. Authorizes the Secretary to procure other security services if the State or local government can not provide the requested assistance. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-7030 | 97 | hr | 7030 | Hostage Relief Act Amendments of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-08-19 | 1982-09-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Hostage Relief Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Hostage Relief Act of 1980 to revise the definition of "hostage period" to authorize the Secretary of State to determine the beginning and ending dates of the period of captivity. Requires that a hostage remain in captive status for 30 days or more in order for that hostage's pay to be deposited in the special savings fund. Limits the amount that a hostage's employing agency may pay in medical and health care expenses by the amount that the hostage or hostage's family is covered by other Government medical or health programs. Revises requirements for education and training benefits authorized to be paid to a hostage's spouse or child. Revises eligibility requirements for the extension to captive individuals of the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 deferring civil actions that affect property rights of such persons until their missing status is ended. Repeals certain provisions of the Hostage Relief Act which: (1) apply provisions of such Act to a specified American held hostage in Colombia; (2) exclude from gross income compensation received by a hostage during the period of captivity; (3) cancel the income tax of a hostage who dies as a result of captivity; and (4) set forth definitions. Authorizes the President to pay an additional benefit to the family of any hostage who dies in captive status. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hjres-584 | 97 | hjres | 584 | A joint resolution designating October 5, 1982, as "Raoul Wallenberg Day". | International Affairs | 1982-08-18 | 1982-08-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | F000078 | 0 | Designates October 5, 1982, as Raoul Wallenberg Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-7012 | 97 | hr | 7012 | A bill to amend Chapter 1 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide that no less than 50 percent of the funds made available through this chapter shall directly benefit those living in absolute poverty. | International Affairs | 1982-08-18 | 1982-08-18 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] | IL | D | S000423 | 6 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require that no less than 40 percent of the funds available for development assistance in FY 1983 and 50 percent of such funds available in FY 1984 be used to directly benefit those living in absolute poverty. Specifies that research expenditures shall not constitute the major part of facilities, goods, and services provided with such funds. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6999 | 97 | hr | 6999 | A bill to prohibit the furnishing of cluster bombs to any foreign country. | International Affairs | 1982-08-17 | 1982-08-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000230 | 18 | Prohibits the sale of and the financing of sales of cluster bombs under the Arms Export Control Act. Directs the President to prohibit all exports of cluster bombs under specified export control provisions of such Act. Prohibits the furnishing of cluster bombs to any foreign country under the Foreign Assistance Act. Suspends all obligations to deliver cluster bombs. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-571 | 97 | hjres | 571 | A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze and reduction in nuclear weapons. | International Affairs | 1982-08-12 | 1982-08-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 126 | States that the United States and the Soviet Union should: (1) pursue a complete halt to the nuclear arms race; (2) decide when and how to achieve a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems; (3) give special attention to destabilizing weapons; and (4) proceeding from this freeze, pursue major, mutual, and verifiable reductions in nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-573 | 97 | hjres | 573 | A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear weapons. | International Affairs | 1982-08-12 | 1982-08-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | States that the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) between the United States and the Soviet Union should have the following objectives: (1) pursuing a complete halt to the nuclear arms race; (2) deciding when and how to achieve and pursue a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems; (3) giving special attention to destabilizing weapons; (4) providing for cooperative measures of verification, including on-site inspection; (5) pursuing substantial, equitable, and verifiable reductions; (6) preserving present limitations and controls on current nuclear weapons and delivery systems; and (7) incorporating ongoing negotiations in Geneva on land-based intermediate-range nuclear missiles into the START negotiations. Declares that the United States shall try to reach a common position with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies on any agreement that would be inconsistent with existing U.S. commitments to those allies. Declares that the United States shall continue to adhere to the SALT II agreement so long as the Soviet Union adheres to it and so long as it is in the national interest to adhere to it. Declares that the United States may take advantage of concurrent and complementary arms control proposals. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-392 | 97 | hconres | 392 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the common security of all nations is threatened by the escalating arms race and that the danger of nuclear war requires renewed and persistent efforts to negotiate a comprehensive treaty for a staged disarmament to be verified by an international security and disarmament authority and accompanied by strengthened international peacekeeping and dispute resolution institutions. | International Affairs | 1982-08-05 | 1982-08-17 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 14 | Encourages the President's efforts to achieve deep cuts in the amounts of nuclear weapons held by each nation and to establish an enduring peace. Endorses a complete halt to the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union, including a mutual verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and deployment of nuclear weapons. Declares that Congress would welcome an international agreement based on specified principles providing for: (1) the staged disarmament of all nations until nonthreatening force levels are reached under effective international inspection and control; and (2) concurrent agreements providing methods for the peaceful settlement of international disputes and the creation of a United Nations police force. Requests the President to: (1) transmit copies of this resolution to the heads of government of all nations and to invite them to participate in negotiations on such an international agreement; and (2) report to Congress on the steps taken respecting this resolution and the responses received. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sjres-224 | 97 | sjres | 224 | A joint resolution to prevent nuclear testing. | International Affairs | 1982-07-30 | 1982-07-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 31 | States that the President, at the earliest possible date, should: (1) request Senate consent to ratification of the Threshold Test Ban and Peaceful Nuclear Explosion Treaties; and (2) resume trilateral test ban treaty negotiations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hjres-556 | 97 | hjres | 556 | A joint resolution to prevent Nuclear Testing. | International Affairs | 1982-07-29 | 1982-08-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] | IA | D | B000298 | 83 | States that the President, at the earliest possible date, should: (1) request Senate consent to ratification of the Threshold Test Ban and Peaceful Nuclear Explosion Treaties; and (2) resume trilateral test ban treaty negotiations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-552 | 97 | hjres | 552 | A joint resolution declaring the President's July certification with respect to El Salvador to be void. | International Affairs | 1982-07-28 | 1982-08-11 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 103 | Declares that the presidential certification submitted to the Congress with respect to sending military aid to El Salvador is void. Directs the President to immediately suspend such assistance. Requires the suspension to remain in effect during FY 1982 and 1983. Prohibits the President from making another such certification until Congress enacts a joint resolution declaring that El Salvador has met specified conditions. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-hres-542 | 97 | hres | 542 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States delegation to the UNISPACE '82 conference should initiate discussions on an international peacekeeping satellite proposal. | International Affairs | 1982-07-28 | 1982-08-11 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] | KS | R | W000636 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. delegation to the UNISPACE '82 conference should initiate discussions on a proposal to establish a United Nations operated peacekeeping satellite to monitor worldwide military activities. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hres-537 | 97 | hres | 537 | A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall maintain its commitment to the security of the State of Israel and that the President should repudiate certain actions of the Secretary of Interior. | International Affairs | 1982-07-27 | 1982-08-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall maintain its commitment to the security of the State of Israel and that the President should repudiate a certain letter sent by Secretary of State James Watt to the Israeli ambassador to the United States concerning the effect on U.S.-Israeli relations of opposition by the American Jewish community to the Reagan administration's energy policies. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sres-437 | 97 | sres | 437 | A resolution relative to James G. Watt, Secretary of the Interior. | International Affairs | 1982-07-27 | 1982-07-27 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 16 | Repudiates and denounces a statement by Secretary of the Interior James Watt concerning the effect on U.S.- Israeli relations of opposition by the American Jewish community to the Reagan administration's energy policies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-378 | 97 | hconres | 378 | A concurrent resolution to condemn the Iranian persecution of the Baha'i community. | International Affairs | 1982-07-21 | 1982-09-30 | Other Measure S.Con.Res.73 Passed House in Lieu. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 12 | Condemns the religious persecution by Iran of persons of the Baha'i faith. Holds Iran responsible for upholding the rights of all its citizens. Expresses the hope that the discrimination against and executions of the Baha'is will cease. Urges Iran to end the executions. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-380 | 97 | hconres | 380 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should withdraw its authorization of the proposed sale of a process control system for end-use in a heavy water production facility in Argentina. | International Affairs | 1982-07-21 | 1982-07-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs. | House | Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | F000235 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should withdraw the authorization for the proposed sale of a process control system for end-use in a heavy water production facility in Argentina. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-hconres-377 | 97 | hconres | 377 | A concurrent resolution condemning the persecution of the Baha'is by the Government of Iran and calling upon the President to take steps to bring an end to their persecution. | International Affairs | 1982-07-20 | 1982-07-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] | IA | R | L000169 | 7 | Condemns the persecution of the Baha'is in Iran by the Iranian government. Urges the Iranian government to comply with its obligations to respect the human rights of the Baha'is. Calls upon the President to: (1) use every opportunity to emphasize the extent to which the United States condemns the religious persecution of the Baha'is; (2) urge foreign governments to appeal to the Iranian authorities to stop the execution and persecution of the Baha'is and to respect their right to religious freedom; (3) cooperate with the United Nations in its efforts on behalf of the Baha'is; and (4) take all necessary steps to assure that appropriate humanitarian aid is provided to Baha'is fleeing Iran. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6807 | 97 | hr | 6807 | A bill to prohibit the use on Cyprus of military equipment provided to Turkey by the United States. | International Affairs | 1982-07-20 | 1982-09-21 | Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 1 | Prohibits the use on Cyprus of defense articles sold to Turkey by the United States. Exempts from such prohibition those defense articles that are needed to carry out Turkey's obligations as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hres-526 | 97 | hres | 526 | A resolution concerning the support and recognition of the Baltic governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania by the United States. | International Affairs | 1982-07-19 | 1982-07-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4] | PA | R | D000446 | 47 | Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the independence of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Supports the continued recognition of such governments by the United States. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-s-2748 | 97 | s | 2748 | A bill to amend chapter 18 of title 22, United States Code, to permit domestic dissemination of records of the United States International Communication Agency that have been accessioned into the Archives of the United States. | International Affairs | 1982-07-19 | 1982-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Provides that information published outside the United States by the International Communications Agency shall not be subject to the prohibition against dissemination of such information within the United States. Permits such dissemination after the information has been accessioned into the National Archives. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hjres-538 | 97 | hjres | 538 | A joint resolution to express the support of Congress for the United States and the Soviet Union to engage in substantial, verifiable, equitable, and militarily-significant reductions of their nuclear weapons resulting in equal and sharply reduced force levels which would contribute to peace and stability. | International Affairs | 1982-07-15 | 1982-07-27 | Text of This Measure to be Substituted as an Amendment to H.J.Res.521. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] | MI | R | B000890 | 167 | Expresses the support of the Congress for beginning strategic arms reductions talks. Urges the Soviet Union to join with the United States in concluding an equitable and verifiable agreement which freezes strategic nuclear forces at equal and substantially reduced levels. Reaffirms congressional support for the position that the United States should not enter into an arms agreement which provides for force levels inferior to those of the Soviet Union. Declares that the United States should propose practical measures to: (1) reduce the danger of accidental nuclear war; (2) prevent the use of nuclear weapons by third parties, including terrorists; and (3) halt the worldwide proliferation of nuclear weapons. Insists that any arms control agreement must be fully verifiable. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6755 | 97 | hr | 6755 | Caribbean-Central America Economic Revitalization Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-07-14 | 1982-08-12 | Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.562 Reported to House. | House | Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] | WI | D | Z000001 | 19 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Foreign Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 97-666) Caribbean-Central American Economic Revitalization Act of 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982 for economic support funds to countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Requires at least 80 percent of such funds to be used to generate local currencies. Requires such currencies to be used to support objectives consistent with the objectives of specified sections of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) activities carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act dealing with development assistance policy, rural agricultural development, population planning and health programs, education and human resources development, and development of indigenous energy resources; (2) scholarships for Caribbean and Central American students in the United States; and (3) activities of the Inter-American Foundation in the Caribbean and Central America. Limits the amount of funds that may be used for any one country. Directs the President to seek a reasonable balance in allocating funds under this Act between supporting the public sector and supporting the private sector of such countries and between balance of payments support and support for development projects. Requires agreements relating to assistance under this Act to emphasize using assistance in a manner that will not cause serious injury to sales of U.S. farm products. Prohibits using funds under this Act for aid to Haiti until the President has certified to Congress that Haiti has met certain fiscal performance targets established by the International Monetary Fund. Authorizes providing additional funding for El Salvador to facilitate the implementation of that country's land reform program. Prohibits using any of the funds appropriated under this Act for El Salvador unless the President reports to Congress that El Salvador: (1) has not altered the land reform program in a manner detrimental to the rights of… | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6758 | 97 | hr | 6758 | An act to authorize the sale of defense articles to United States companies for incorporation into end items to be sold to friendly foreign countries. | International Affairs | 1982-07-14 | 1982-12-29 | Became Public Law No: 97-392. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to sell defense articles to U.S. companies for incorporation into end items that will be sold by such companies to a friendly foreign country or international organization. Requires that the price of such articles shall not be less than their replacement or actual cost. Authorizes the President to sell defense services in support of such sales of defense articles if specified conditions are met. Permits such sales of defense articles and services only if: (1) the end item to which the articles apply is to be procured for the armed forces of a friendly country or international organization; (2) the articles would be supplied to the prime contractor as government-furnished equipment or materials if the end item were being procured for the use of the U.S. armed forces; and (3) the articles and services are available to the prime contractor directly from U.S. commercial sources as necessary to meet the prime contractor's delivery schedule. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-373 | 97 | hconres | 373 | A concurrent resolution calling for Arms Control and World Order. | International Affairs | 1982-07-13 | 1982-07-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 0 | Declares that all nations should seek a nuclear arms freeze pending a genuine reduction in nuclear arsenals. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 97-s-2728 | 97 | s | 2728 | A bill to provide for the participation of the United States in the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-07-13 | 1982-07-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition. Authorizes the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Commissioner General of the United States Government for the Exposition. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation, as provided in the Exposition proposal transmitted by the President to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to take certain actions to provide for U.S. participation in the Exposition, including incurring necessary expenses, leasing land, and hiring consultants. Provides for the use of volunteers. Directs the Secretary to take all reasonable measures to: (1) facilitate the participation of other governments and their nationals; (2) assure adherence to the Bureau of International Expositions protocols; and (3) support the exposition. Authorizes the Secretary to accept private contributions to carry out this Act. Authorizes other Federal agencies to cooperate with the Secretary and provide personnel to help carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to dispose of all Federal property that was used for the Exposition but was not acquired with Federal funds. Authorizes making such dispositions without regard to the Federal laws relating to the disposition of excess or surplus property acquired for the Exposition after the close of the Exposition. States that the functions authorized by this Act may be performed without regard to specified laws. Authorizes the Secretary to issue rules to carry out the functions and duties imposed by this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sjres-212 | 97 | sjres | 212 | An original joint resolution with respect to nuclear arms reductions. | International Affairs | 1982-07-12 | 1982-07-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 705. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Commends the President for the proposal to the Soviet Union to begin strategic arms reductions talks. Supports the President's objective of attaining an agreement providing for verifiable, equitable, and militarily significant reductions in strategic offensive arms. Declares that such agreement should provide initially for sharply reduced and equal levels on the total number of nuclear delivery systems and of warheads on these systems. Declares that the United States shall continue to refrain from undercutting the SALT I and SALT II agreements if the Soviet Union shows equal restraint. Declares that the United States should also propose to the Soviet Union and other nations practical measures to: (1) reduce the danger of nuclear war through accident or miscalculation; (2) prevent the use of nuclear weapons by third parties; (3) cooperate more closely to halt the worldwide proliferation of nuclear weapons; and (4) involve all nations possessing nuclear weapons in the arms control process. Urges the President to finish reviewing and to report on the pending Threshold Test Ban Treaty and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty. Declares that the United States should continue to seek the elimination of all nuclear weapons. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-s-2701 | 97 | s | 2701 | A bill to provide for the participation of the United States in the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-06-30 | 1982-06-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 1 | Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition. Authorizes the President to appoint without Senate confirmation a Commissioner General of the United States Government for the Exposition. Confers upon the Commissioner General the rank of Ambassador. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation in the Exposition as provided in the proposal for U.S. participation transmitted by the President to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to take certain actions to provide for U.S. participation in the Exposition, including incurring necessary expenses, leasing land, and hiring consultants. Directs the Secretary to take all reasonable measures to: (1) facilitate the participation of other governments and their nationals; (2) assure adherence to the Bureau of International Expositions protocols; and (3) support the Exposition. Authorizes the Secretary to accept private contributions to carry out this Act. Authorizes other Federal agencies to cooperate with the Secretary and provide personnel to help carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to dispose of all Federal property developed and acquired for the Exposition after the close of the Exposition. States that the functions authorized by this Act may be performed without regard to specified laws. Authorizes the Secretary to issue rules to carry out the functions and duties imposed by this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-s-2685 | 97 | s | 2685 | Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1982 | International Affairs | 1982-06-29 | 1982-09-15 | Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 10 | Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1982 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to enable the United States to give effect to the Nairobi protocol to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials. Directs the President to proclaim changes in the Tariff Schedules of the United States to implement temporarily the duty-free treatment provided under this Act for certain articles for the blind or other handicapped persons. Authorizes the President to implement temporarily the duty-free treatment provided under this Act for certain: (1) books, publications, and documents; (2) visual and auditory materials; and (3) tools for scientific instruments or apparatus. Authorizes the President to limit the duty-free treatment or temporary duty-free treatment accorded under this Act for certain tools for scientific instruments or for certain articles for the blind or other handicapped persons if the duty-free treatment of the article: (1) has significant adverse impact on a competing domestic industry; and (2) is not provided for in the Florence agreement or the Nairobi protocol. Authorizes the President to reinstate the duty-free treatment of such articles if it would no longer cause such adverse impact. Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide duty-free treatment for: (1) catalogs of educational, scientific, or cultural visual and auditory material; (2) architectural, engineering, industrial, or commercial drawings and plans; (3) certain illustrations and proofs used for the production of books; (4) developed photographic film and similar articles; (5) motion picture films on which pictures or sound and pictures have been recorded; (6) magnetic video tape on which pictures or pictures and sound have been recorded; (7) other sound recordings, combination sound and visual recordings, and magnetic recordings; (8) certain educational, scientific, or cultural models; (9) tools specially designed for maintaining certain scientific … | 2025-08-29T19:51:43Z | |
| 97-sjres-208 | 97 | sjres | 208 | A joint resolution with regard to Presidential certifications on conditions in El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1982-06-29 | 1982-12-02 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 10 | Amends the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 to allow the President to make the second certification required to give aid to El Salvador, only if it includes a determination that El Salvador has: (1) made good faith efforts since the first certification to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the murders of six U.S. citizens; and (2) taken all reasonable steps to investigate the disappearance of journalist John Sullivan. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-370 | 97 | hconres | 370 | A concurrent resolution to commend the State of Israel's compliance with the Camp David Accords. | International Affairs | 1982-06-24 | 1982-06-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98] | NV | D | S000058 | 20 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Israel should be commended for complying with the Camp David accords by returning the Sinai to Egypt; and (2) the United States should assure that Israel maintains a qualitative military edge in the Middle East. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-s-2675 | 97 | s | 2675 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of State to reimburse state and local governments for providing extraordinary protection with respect to foreign consular posts located in the United States outside the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia. | International Affairs | 1982-06-24 | 1982-08-17 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 762. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 97-526) Authorizes the Secretary of State to request the assistance of State and local governments outside the District of Columbia in providing: (1) fixed guards at any consular premises or residences of consular officers within the jurisdiction of such governments; and (2) protective security details for such consular premises, officers, and foreign government officials. Permits the Secretary, in certain circumstances, to reimburse the State and local govenrments for providing such services. Authorizes the Secretary to procure other security services if the State or local government cannot provide the requested assistance. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hjres-521 | 97 | hjres | 521 | A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear weapons and for approval of the SALT II agreement. | International Affairs | 1982-06-23 | 1982-08-09 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] | WI | D | Z000001 | 183 | (Measure passed House, amended, r. c. #251 (273-125)) Expresses the support of Congress for the initiation of the strategic arms reduction talks. Urges the Soviet Union to conclude an equitable and verifiable agreement which freezes strategic nuclear forces at equal and substantially reduced levels. Reaffirms congressional support for a specified law which prohibits the United States from entering into an arms accord which provides for force levels inferior to those of the Soviet Union. Declares that the United States should propose to the Soviet Union and other nations practical measures to: (1) reduce the danger of nuclear war through accident or miscalculation; (2) prevent the use of nuclear weapons by third parties, including terrorists; and (3) halt the worldwide proliferation of nuclear weapons. Insists that any arms control agreement must be verifiable. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hres-513 | 97 | hres | 513 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should reopen the American consulate in Kiev, Ukraine. | International Affairs | 1982-06-22 | 1982-06-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4] | PA | R | D000446 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should reopen the American consulate in Kiev, Ukraine, in order to indicate the U.S. concern for the human rights of the people of the Ukraine. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6636 | 97 | hr | 6636 | A bill to prohibit United States economic assistance for Warsaw Pact countries until the Soviet Union and the United States have signed a nuclear arms limitation agreement which provides for significant and verifiable reductions in nuclear weapons. | International Affairs | 1982-06-17 | 1982-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-37] | CA | R | L000274 | 44 | Prohibits economic assistance to Warsaw Pact countries until the Soviet Union has signed a nuclear arms limitation agreement. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) private commercial interests in the United States should refrain from making loans to Warsaw Pact countries until the Soviet Union has signed a nuclear arms limitation agreement; (2) the United States should not help if such loans are made and result in defaults; and (3) the President should seek agreements with our allies to halt the flow of economic assistance to Warsaw Pact countries until the Soviet Union has signed a nuclear arms limitation agreement. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sres-413 | 97 | sres | 413 | A resolution urging referral of the issue of sovereignty over the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands to the International Court of Justice. | International Affairs | 1982-06-17 | 1982-06-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) seek agreement by Argentina and Great Britain to submit the issue of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands to the International Court of Justice; or (2) if such agreement is not obtained, direct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations to urge the Security Council to request the International Court of Justice to render an advisory opinion on the issue of sovereignty. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hjres-512 | 97 | hjres | 512 | A joint resolution to compensate farmers and others engaged in agriculture for losses suffered as a result of embargoes on the export of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-06-16 | 1982-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to announce, before declaring an embargo on farm exports, the estimated: (1) impact on farm production; (2) financial loss to farmers; and (3) loss to the agricultural industry. Requires that compensatory payments be made to farmers and the agricultural industry if an embargo is declared. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-361 | 97 | hconres | 361 | A concurrent resolution calling upon the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the use of plastic and rubber bullets against civilians. | International Affairs | 1982-06-15 | 1982-10-19 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | S000286 | 16 | Condemns the use of plastic or rubber bullets in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the use of plastic or rubber bullets against civilians. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-362 | 97 | hconres | 362 | A concurrent resolution calling upon the Government of the United Kingdom to outlaw the Ulster Defense Association, its membership, activities, and any like terrorist organization. | International Affairs | 1982-06-15 | 1982-10-19 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | S000286 | 32 | Condemns all acts of violence in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the United Kingdom to outlaw the Ulster Defense Association and any like terrorist organization. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-sconres-104 | 97 | sconres | 104 | A concurrent resolution condemning the use by the Government of the United Kingdom of plastic rubber bullets in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1982-06-15 | 1982-06-15 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 8 | Condemns the use of plastic or rubber bullets in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the use of plastic or rubber bullets against civilians. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-sconres-105 | 97 | sconres | 105 | A concurrent resolution relating to the activities of the Ulster Defense Association. | International Affairs | 1982-06-15 | 1982-06-15 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 7 | Condemns all acts of violence in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the United Kingdom to outlaw the Ulster Defense Association and any like terrorist organization. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-hconres-356 | 97 | hconres | 356 | A concurrent resolution to call for an end to the use of plastic bullets by British security forces in Northern Ireland. | International Affairs | 1982-06-10 | 1982-06-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 23 | Expresses the opposition of Congress to the use of plastic bullets by British security forces in Northern Ireland. Urges the President to call on the British Government to end the use of plastic bullets in Northern Ireland. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-358 | 97 | hconres | 358 | A concurrent resolution regarding the negotiation of nuclear arms reductions. | International Affairs | 1982-06-10 | 1982-06-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President is to be commended for moving forward with the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks. Urges the United States and the Soviet Union to agree to deep cuts in the nuclear arsenals of each side and to a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems. Declares that the United States should continue the further production and deployment of such nuclear weapons as are necessary for national security. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 97-hconres-359 | 97 | hconres | 359 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that United Nations Security Council Resolution 509 should be implemented immediately and unconditionally, and reaffirming that the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon must be maintained. | International Affairs | 1982-06-10 | 1982-06-22 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that United Nations Security Council Resolution 509 should be implemented immediately and unconditionally. Reaffirms that the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon within recognized borders must be maintained. Condemns the violence in Lebanon. Urges that all foreign combat forces be withdrawn from Lebanon. Urges that all parties cease military activities and begin to seek peace through negotiations. Calls upon the President to suspend all deliveries of military equipment and all military sales financing to all combatants in the region until the United States has determined that military equipment from the United States will not be used for aggressive purposes. Calls upon the President to determine whether U.S. law governing the use of military equipment furnished to foreign governments has been violated. Asks the President to take immediate action to reaffirm the territorial integrity of Lebanon and its political independence and to call upon all parties to reach a negotiated settlement. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-509 | 97 | hjres | 509 | A joint resolution to prohibit military assistance and sales to Guatemala for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. | International Affairs | 1982-06-10 | 1982-06-18 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-21] | NY | D | G000047 | 21 | Prohibits the President from furnishing Guatemala during FY 1982 and 1983 with: (1) military assistance and international military education and training under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (2) military sales credits or guarantees under the Arms Export Control Act; (3) defense articles or services under the Arms Export Control Act; and (4) arms export licenses under the Arms Export Control Act. Suspends all deliveries of such military assistance, arms, or defense articles which would have been made pursuant to a transaction entered into before enactment of this resolution. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 97-sjres-201 | 97 | sjres | 201 | A joint resolution designating "Baltic Freedom Day". | International Affairs | 1982-06-09 | 1982-06-18 | Became Public Law No: 97-196. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 42 | Designates June 14, 1982, as Baltic Freedom Day. | 2023-05-11T13:13:31Z |
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CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);