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| 98-sres-478 | 98 | sres | 478 | An Executive resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the principles contained in the Convention against Genocide. | International Affairs | 1984-10-10 | 1984-10-11 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87-2. Record Vote No: 288. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 6 | Expresses the Senate's support for the principles embodied in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and declares its intention to act expeditiously in the next Congress. | 2021-06-29T22:27:02Z | |
| 98-hconres-370 | 98 | hconres | 370 | A concurrent resolution condemning the upsurge in international terrorism. | International Affairs | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Condemns the upsurge in international terrorism. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should work with other countries to minimize and eliminate international terrorism. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-6409 | 98 | hr | 6409 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 1 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 to carry out foreign military credit sales. Sets the ceiling on total foreign military credit sales for FY 1985. Earmarks a specified amount of such sales for Israel. Releases Israel from its obligation to repay such credits. Earmarks specified portions of the credits earmarked for Israel for: (1) research and development in the United States for the Lavi program; and (2) procurement in Israel of defense articles and services for the Lavi program. Authorizes Israel to use any loan made available under this Act for which repayment is forgiven before using any other loan made available under this Act. Earmarks a specified amount of the foreign military credit sales for Egypt. Releases Egypt from its obligation to repay such credits. Requires, for FY 1985, the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees with respect to Greece, South Korea, Portugal, Somalia, Spain (so long as Spain is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Sudan, Tunisia, and Turkey to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Limits the amount of military sales credits for Tunisia and the Philippines for FY 1985. Requires the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Authorizes the President to issue such loan guaranties for a fiscal year only to the extent that Congress has by law approved the issuance during that fiscal year of guaranties for a specified maximum amount of loan principal. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 for: (1) military assistance; (2) international military education and training; and (3) peacekeeping operations. Earmarks a specified amount of such military assistance for FY 1985 for Tunisia. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to aut… | 2025-08-29T17:41:08Z | |
| 98-s-3069 | 98 | s | 3069 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 1 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 to carry out foreign military credit sales. Sets the ceiling on total foreign military credit sales for FY 1985. Earmarks a specified amount of such sales for Israel. Releases Israel from its obligation to repay such credits. Earmarks specified portions of the credits earmarked for Israel for: (1) research and development in the United States for the Lavi program; and (2) procurement in Israel of defense articles and services for the Lavi program. Authorizes Israel to use any loan made available under this Act for which repayment is forgiven before using any other loan made available under this Act. Earmarks a specified amount of the foreign military credit sales for Egypt. Releases Egypt from its obligation to repay such credits. Requires, for FY 1985, the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees with respect to Greece, South Korea, Portugal, Somalia, Spain (so long as Spain is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Sudan, Tunisia, and Turkey to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Limits the amount of military sales credits for Tunisia and the Philippines for FY 1985. Requires the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Authorizes the President to issue such loan guaranties for a fiscal year only to the extent that Congress has by law approved the issuance during that fiscal year of guaranties for a specified maximum amount of loan principal. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 for: (1) military assistance; (2) international military education and training; and (3) peacekeeping operations. Earmarks a specified amount of such military assistance for FY 1985 for Tunisia. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to auth… | 2025-08-29T17:41:53Z | |
| 98-hres-605 | 98 | hres | 605 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a multinational Commission for the Caribbean to address the long term problems of social, educational, agricultural and economic development in the Caribbean region to include all of the sovereign states in the region. | International Affairs | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene the first meeting of a multinational Commission for the Caribbean and build the necessary consensus on a comprehensive policy in consultation with member governments of the region. Declares that the Commission should: (1) be composed of all sovereign nations comprising the Caribbean region and other specified nations; (2) consult with leaders of the Caribbean region on policies for the region's long-range social and economic development and the resolution of problems facing the region; (3) consult among the governmental representatives and decide upon the commission's structure, organization, and functions; and (4) report its findings and recommendations to their respective governments. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-sres-473 | 98 | sres | 473 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should call for international negotiations to make international terrorism a universal crime prosecutable in the United States. | International Affairs | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-04 | 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 call for international negotiations to establish a definition of "international terrorist crimes" and to consider whether such a crime would constitute a universal crime under international law. Sets forth factors that should be included in such a definition. Declares that such negotiations should also include consideration of establishing an international criminal court that would have jurisdiction over the crime of international terrorism. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hjres-655 | 98 | hjres | 655 | A joint resolution designating February 16, 1985, as "Lithuanian Independence Day". | International Affairs | 1984-10-03 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-539. | House | Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1] | IN | D | H000058 | 45 | Directs the President to designate February 16, 1985, as Lithuanian Independence Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-sconres-146 | 98 | sconres | 146 | A concurrent resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Treaty between the United States and Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the limitation of Anti-Ballistic Missile System, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-10-03 | 1984-10-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 0 | Declares that the President should: (1) continue to abide by the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty with the Soviet Union; (2) pursue questions about compliance with the ABM Treaty through diplomatic channels; (3) undertake negotiations to strengthen and clarify the ABM treaty and resolve differences of interpretation regarding the Treaty; (4) obtain congressional approval before taking any actions that would be inconsistent with U.S. obligations under the ABM Treaty; and (5) report to the Congress on the status of programs which affect U.S. obligations under the ABM Treaty. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-147 | 98 | sconres | 147 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for Costa Rica's neutrality and urging the President to support such neutrality. | International Affairs | 1984-10-03 | 1984-10-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 0 | Expresses support for Costa Rica's neutrality and urges the President to support such neutrality. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-s-3037 | 98 | s | 3037 | 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism | International Affairs | 1984-09-28 | 1984-10-05 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism - Title I: Rewards for Information on International Terrorism - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a reward not to exceed $500,000 to any individual who furnishes information regarding an act of terrorism directed against a U.S. person or U.S. property. Authorizes the Attorney General or the Secretary of State to determine whether an individual is entitled to a reward and the amount to be paid. States that a reward of $100,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President. Allows for the protection of the identity of a reward recipient if it is determined that such measures are necessary. Authorizes appropriations. Makes Federal, State and local officers and employees ineligible for such payments. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to pay such a reward. Title II: International Cooperation - Urges the President to seek more effective international cooperation in combatting international terrorism, including: (1) severe punishment for acts of terrorism; and (2) extradition of all terrorists to the country where the terrorist incident occurred or whose citizens were victims of the incident. Declares that priority should be given to negotiations to establish a permanent international working group for combatting terrorism. Title III: Security of United States Missions Abroad - Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives no later than February 1, 1985, on the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Security of United States Missions Abroad. Authorizes additional appropriations for security enhancement at United States missions abroad. Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the United States Information Agency to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on how t… | 2025-08-29T17:38:20Z | |
| 98-sres-457 | 98 | sres | 457 | A resolution condemning the government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of forced and oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face of popular resistance to Soviet imperialism. | International Affairs | 1984-09-28 | 1984-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 10 | States that the Senate condemns the Soviet Union's military terrorism and attempted destruction of Afghanistan. Recommends that the President provide medical, military, and food assistance to the Afghan Freedom Fighters. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-6311 | 98 | hr | 6311 | 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism | International Affairs | 1984-09-26 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-533. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 40 | (Measure passed House, amended) 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism - Title I- Rewards for Information on International Terrorism - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a reward not to exceed $500,000 to any individual who furnishes information regarding an act of terrorism directed against a U.S. person or U.S. property. Authorizes the Attorney General or the Secretary of State to determine whether an individual is entitled to a reward and the amount to be paid. States that a reward of $100,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President. Allows for the protection of the identity of a reward recipient if it is determined that such measures are necessary. Authorizes appropriations. Makes Federal, State and local officers and employees ineligible for such payments. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to pay such a reward. Title II - International Cooperation - Urges the President to seek more effective international cooperation in combatting international terrorism, including: (1) severe punishment for acts of terrorism; and (2) extradition of all terrorists to the country where the terrorist incident occurred or whose citizens were victims of the incident. Declares that priority should be given to negotiations to establish a permanent international working group for combatting terrorism. Title III - Security of United States Missions Abroad - Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives no later than February 1, 1985, on the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Security of United States Missions Abroad. Authorizes additional appropriations for secuirty enhancement at United States missions abroad. Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the United States Information Agency to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the H… | 2025-08-29T17:39:58Z | |
| 98-hr-6318 | 98 | hr | 6318 | A bill to authorize the provision of Foreign Assistance for agricultural activities in Poland. | International Affairs | 1984-09-26 | 1984-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Authorizes the use of a specified amount of Economic Support Fund money for agricultural activities in Poland which are managed by the Polish Catholic Church or other nongovernmental organizations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-s-3018 | 98 | s | 3018 | Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-09-25 | 1984-10-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 2 | Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to commit terrorist acts against U.S. Government employees abroad. Imposes a sentence of any term of years or for life for any person who kills or attempts to kill any officer or employee of the United States. Provides for a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for three years or both ($10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years if a dangerous weapon is used) for any person who assaults, wounds, imprisons, or makes a violent attack against any U.S. officer or employee or his or her official premises, private accommodations, or means of transport. | 2025-08-29T17:38:35Z | |
| 98-hres-587 | 98 | hres | 587 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the foreign policy of the United States should take account of the genocide of the Armenian people with the objective of preventing any future genocide anywhere in the world, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-09-20 | 1984-09-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17] | CA | R | P000097 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President and the Secretary of State should, in formulating U.S. foreign policy, recognize and take into account the genocide of the Armenian people, with the objective of preventing future genocide elsewhere; and (2) the President should direct his representatives to communicate in international forums the U.S. abhorrence of all genocide, including that of the Armenian people. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sres-447 | 98 | sres | 447 | An original Executive resolution urging the Senate to act on the Genocide Convention prior to adjournment. | International Affairs | 1984-09-19 | 1984-09-19 | Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 1. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 0 | Urges the Senate leadership to proceed to the consideration of the Genocide Convention and to complete action on it prior to adjournment. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-359 | 98 | hconres | 359 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for Costa Rica's neutrality and urging the President to support such neutrality. | International Affairs | 1984-09-18 | 1984-09-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 0 | Expresses support for Costa Rica's neutrality and urges the President to support such neutrality. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hconres-360 | 98 | hconres | 360 | A concurrent resolution declaring a U.S. commitment to sign the SARSAT/COSPAS international agreement with an international search and rescue constellation consisting of four satellites, two of which are U.S. polar-orbiting spacecraft. | International Affairs | 1984-09-18 | 1984-10-18 | Executive Comment Requested from NASA, State. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 26 | States that the United States is committed to full participation in the International Search and Rescue Satellite Program (SARSAT/COSPAS) and should fly two search and rescue systems on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) polar-orbiting spacecraft. States that the President should: (1) instruct the U.S. delegation to sign the 1984 Leningrad SARSAT/COSPAS agreement; (2) direct the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and NOAA to explore alternative ways to provide two permanent search and rescue systems in polar orbit, including the development of a dedicated satellite; and (3) direct NASA and NOAA to obtain the widest possible international participation in the development and operation of such program. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 98-hr-6268 | 98 | hr | 6268 | A bill to authorize the provision of foreign assistance for agricultural activities in Poland. | International Affairs | 1984-09-18 | 1984-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 1 | Authorizes the use of a specified amount of Economic Support Fund money for agricultural activities in Poland which are managed by the Polish Catholic Church or other nongovernmental organizations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-s-3000 | 98 | s | 3000 | A bill to authorize the provision of foreign assistance for agricultural activities in Poland. | International Affairs | 1984-09-18 | 1984-09-25 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1225. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 9 | Authorizes the use of a specified amount of Economic Support Fund money for agricultural activities in Poland which are managed by the Polish Catholic Church or other nongovernmental organizations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-357 | 98 | hconres | 357 | A concurrent resolution calling for the restoration of democracy in Chile. | International Affairs | 1984-09-13 | 1984-10-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] | NY | D | W000258 | 4 | States that the Congress supports the Chilean people in their efforts to end the military dictatorship and restore democratic institutions and human rights in Chile. Provides that until Chile returns to democracy the United States should: (1) deny all military and economic assistance, including guarantees and loans from the Export-Import Bank and the Commodity Credit Corporation; and (2) oppose all loans and grants to Chile by the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Development Association, unless such assistance is directed to programs which serve the basic human needs of the people. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hr-6237 | 98 | hr | 6237 | Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 1985 | International Affairs | 1984-09-13 | 1984-09-13 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 575. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 0 | Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1985 - Title I: Multilateral Economic Assistance - Makes appropriations for FY 1985 for the U.S. contribution to the: (1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (2) International Development Association; (3) Inter-American Development Bank; (4) Asian Development Bank; (5) African Development Fund; and (6) African Development Bank. Limits the callable capital subscriptions of the United States to such development banks. Makes appropriations for FY 1985 for international organizations and programs. Earmarks specified amounts of such funds for the United Nations Development Program and the United Nations Children's Fund. Requires such funds to be made available in accordance with the Committee Report accompanying this Act. Title II: Bilateral Economic Assistance - Makes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Agency for International Development for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs, including a limit on the amount that shall be available for Uganda; (2) population programs; (3) health programs, including a specified amount earmarked for Africa; (4) the child survival fund proposed in a specified bill; (5) education and human resources development programs, including a specified amount for scholarships for South African students; (6) energy and selected development activities; (7) science and technology programs; (8) the private sector revolving fund, including a limit on obligations during FY 1985; (9) loan allocation programs, including specified repayment deadlines; (10) American schools and hospitals abroad, including a requirement that the Secretary of State report to Congress on the most appropriate method of continuing financial assistance to the American University of Beirut; (11) international disaster assistance; (12) the economic policy initiative for Africa contained in a specified bill; (13) the Sahel development program, including a limit on the total contributions to such program; (14) payment to the… | 2025-08-29T17:38:12Z | |
| 98-sconres-142 | 98 | sconres | 142 | A concurrent resolution calling for the restoration of democracy in Chile. | International Affairs | 1984-09-13 | 1984-09-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 2 | States that the Congress supports the Chilean people in their efforts to end the military dictatorship and restore democratic institutions and human rights in Chile. Provides that until Chile returns to democracy the United States should: (1) deny all military and economic assistance, including guarantees and loans from the Export-Import Bank and the Commodity Credit Corporation; and (2) oppose all loans and grants to Chile by the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Development Association, unless such assistance is directed to programs which serve the basic human needs of the people. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-352 | 98 | hconres | 352 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Embassy in Israel should be located in the city of Jerusalem. | International Affairs | 1984-09-06 | 1984-10-02 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Embassy in Israel and the residence of the American Ambassador to Israel should be moved to Jerusalem. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-6203 | 98 | hr | 6203 | A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, for famine relief and recovery in developing countries. | International Affairs | 1984-09-06 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] | NY | D | W000258 | 52 | Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1985 to the Department of Agriculture for famine relief. Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1985 to the Agency for International Development for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs; (2) health programs; (3) energy and development programs to address the longer-term development needs created by refugees and displaced persons in Africa; and (4) international disaster assistance. Requires such funds to be available for obligation and expenditure notwithstanding specified limitations on foreign assistance appropriations. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-138 | 98 | sconres | 138 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should seek a six-month moratorium with the Soviet Union on the testing of nuclear warheads in order to negotiate a mutual and verifiable comprehensive test ban treaty. | International Affairs | 1984-09-06 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) immediately seek a six-month verifiable moratorium with the Soviet Union on the testing of nuclear devices; (2) utilize such moratorium to negotiate a verifiable comprehensive nuclear test ban with the Soviet Union; and (3) request the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the Threshold Test Ban Treaty of 1974 and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty of 1976. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sconres-137 | 98 | sconres | 137 | A concurrent resolution relating to funding for scientific and cultural exchange agreements between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. | International Affairs | 1984-09-05 | 1984-09-05 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that funding should be provided to carry out existing scientific exchange agreements between the United States and the Soviet Union. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 98-hr-6170 | 98 | hr | 6170 | A bill to regulate the transfer of funds for humanitarian purposes to nationals of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | International Affairs | 1984-08-10 | 1984-08-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42] | CA | R | L000517 | 1 | Establishes in the Treasury the Vietnam Humanitarian Remittance Fund. Authorizes any person who is subject to U.S. jurisdiction to transfer up to $300 during any 30-day period to an individual national of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if he or she makes an equal payment to the Fund together with a written request for transfer of such payment to the designated Vietnamese national. Lists information that must be included in such request. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue notes to the designated individual and drawn on amounts held in the Fund and redeemable only by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in favor of the designated recipient. Prohibits such note from being redeemed unless it is accompanied by a declaration signed by the designated recipient and the appropriate officer of a financial institution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam which makes specified attestations. Imposes penalties for transfers of currency or of precious metal or stone to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam except as provided in this Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should try to reach agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: (1) to provide for random monitoring by inspectors in Vietnam of the procedures used by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in connection with the signing of declarations described in this Act; and (2) to establish time limits to expedite the transfer of funds in accordance with this Act. Directs the Secretary to submit a quarterly report to Congress setting forth the findings of such inspection team. Terminates the Fund within three days of the receipt of any such report which indicates a pattern or practice of abuse of the procedures relating to the transfer of funds by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Declares that currency or other cash items sent or attempted to be sent by a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to a national of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall be deemed to be property of a U.S. national for purposes of the provisions of the Interna… | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-hconres-350 | 98 | hconres | 350 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should commend the Government of Guatemala for holding free and fair elections. | International Affairs | 1984-08-09 | 1984-08-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] | OH | R | R000141 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should commend the Government of Guatemala for holding free elections and should encourage such government to continue the democratic process by holding general elections in 1985. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hr-6117 | 98 | hr | 6117 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1985, to provide increased funding for basic health care services in developing countries. | International Affairs | 1984-08-09 | 1984-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 127 | Amends the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1985 to require that: (1) at least five percent of the funds earmarked for the Agency for International Development shall be available only for the delivery of primary health care services and basic health education, training for health care workers, and medical supplies and equipment for primary health care, with such assistance to be provided through private and voluntary organizations and international organizations wherever appropriate; (2) not more than one-third of the amount allocated for such services may be used in any one country; and (3) funds allocated to carry out these provisions shall remain available until September 30, 1986. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-135 | 98 | sconres | 135 | A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to furnishing international population and family planning assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | International Affairs | 1984-08-09 | 1984-08-09 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 24 | Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the furnishing of population assistance. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) U.S. policy toward furnishing such assistance should continue; and (2) the President should not deny funds to any multilateral institution or nongovernmental or private and voluntary organization because of their participation in family planning activities that are financed with funds from non-Federal sources as long as those activities are in accordance with U.S. laws. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-347 | 98 | hconres | 347 | A concurrent resolution concerning the proposed transfer of F5 aircraft from Norway to Greece and Turkey. | International Affairs | 1984-08-08 | 1984-08-29 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that with respect to Norway's request to transfer U.S.-origin F5 aircraft to other countries, the President should not increase the number of aircraft approved for transfer to Turkey as a means of punishing or showing U.S. displeasure with Greece. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-s-2911 | 98 | s | 2911 | A bill to regulate the transfer of funds for humanitarian purposes to nationals of the Socialist Republic of Viet-Nam. | International Affairs | 1984-08-07 | 1984-09-05 | Referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 0 | Establishes in the Treasury the Vietnam Humanitarian Remittance Fund. Authorizes any person who is subject to U.S. jurisdiction to transfer up to $300 during any 30-day period to an individual national of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if he or she makes an equal payment to the Fund together with a written request for transfer of such payment to the designated Vietnamese national. Lists information that must be included in such request. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue notes to the designated individual and drawn on amounts held in the Fund and redeemable only by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in favor of the designated recipient. Prohibits such note from being redeemed unless it is accompanied by a declaration signed by the designated recipient and the appropriate officer of a financial institution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam which makes specified attestations. Imposes penalties for transfers of currency or of precious metal or stone to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam except as provided in this Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should try to reach agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: (1) to provide for random monitoring by inspectors in Vietnam of the procedures used by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in connection with the signing of declarations described in this Act; and (2) to establish time limits to expedite the transfer of funds in accordance with this Act. Directs the Secretary to submit a quarterly report to Congress setting forth the findings of such inspection team. Terminates the Fund within three days of the receipt of any such report which indicates a pattern or practice of abuse of the procedures relating to the transfer of funds by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Declares that currency or other cash items sent or attempted to be sent by a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to a national of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall be deemed to be property of a U.S. national for purposes of the provisions of the Interna… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-6078 | 98 | hr | 6078 | War Powers Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-08-06 | 1984-09-24 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] | CA | D | E000064 | 61 | War Powers Act of 1984 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to rename the resolution the War Powers Act. Authorizes U.S. armed forces, in the absence of a congressional declaration of war, to be introduced into hostilities or into a situation where the imminent introduction of such forces into hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, only: (1) to repel an attack upon the United States, to take retaliatory actions in the event of such an attack, and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (2) to repel an attack against U.S. armed forces located outside the United States and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (3) to protect U.S. citizens while evacuating them from a country where they are being subject to a direct and imminent threat to their lives either sponsored by the country's government or beyond the power of such government to control, provided the President shall make every effort to terminate the threat without using U.S. armed forces and provided that the President shall where possible obtain the consent of the government before using U.S. armed forces; or (4) pursuant to specific statutory authorization. Requires the President to report to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate whenever U.S. armed forces are introduced into hostilities or into one of the other situations listed above. Requires the President to report to Congress at least once every six months for as long as U.S. armed forces are engaged in hostilities outside the United States. Limits the length of time that U.S. armed forces may be used in hostilities or in such situations to 30 days unless Congress enacts a law providing otherwise. Permits Congress by law or joint resolution to terminate U.S. involvement before the expiration of the 30 days. Provides for expedited consideration of proposals to continue or terminate the use of U.S. armed forces in such situations. States that statutory authorization either for introducing U.S. armed forces into or for su… | 2025-08-29T17:40:32Z | |
| 98-hconres-345 | 98 | hconres | 345 | A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to international population and family planning assistance, as authorized by section 104 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | International Affairs | 1984-08-02 | 1984-08-06 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 35 | Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to population assistance. States that the Congress expects that the executive branch shall not deny funds to multilateral or nongovernmental organizations because of their participation in family planning activities that are financed with funds other than those appropriated by Congress as long as those activities are consistent with U.S. laws. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-6069 | 98 | hr | 6069 | Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Reciprocity Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-08-02 | 1984-08-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 18 | Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Reciprocity Act of 1984 - Amends the Diplomatic Relations Act to limit the number of members of a diplomatic mission of a communist regime to the United States and the privileges and immunities granted to such members and their families so that the number of members and their privileges and immunities are no greater than those applicable to the U.S. mission to that communist regime. Requires the President to report to Congress on steps taken to implement this Act. Lists countries defined as communist regimes. | 2025-08-29T17:39:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6074 | 98 | hr | 6074 | Vietnam Property Liquidation Act | International Affairs | 1984-08-02 | 1984-08-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 1 | Vietnam Property Liquidation Act - Directs the President to liquidate as much of the assets of the Government of Vietnam or of any national of Vietnam as may be necessary to pay the certified awards made by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to U.S. nationals under the provisions of the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 dealing with claims against Vietnam. Requires the amount received from the liquidation of such assets to be deposited in the Claims Fund established pursuant to such provisions of such Act. Declares that any surplus shall be deemed to be assets of the Government of Vietnam or of any national of Vietnam. | 2025-08-29T17:37:49Z | |
| 98-s-2904 | 98 | s | 2904 | A bill directing the President to conduct a comprehensive review of United States policy toward Bulgaria. | International Affairs | 1984-08-02 | 1984-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 3 | Directs the President to conduct a comprehensive review of U.S. policies with respect to Bulgaria in light of that Government's participation in and support for narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, and terrorism. Lists options which shall be assessed in the review. Directs the President to report to Congress on the results of the review. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-344 | 98 | hconres | 344 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the need to achieve full democracy on Taiwan. | International Affairs | 1984-07-31 | 1984-09-18 | Favorable Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 45 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that Taiwan should continue and accelerate progress toward a democratic system by ending martial law and by releasing political prisoners and otherwise guaranteeing and protecting the rights of the Taiwan people. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-hconres-341 | 98 | hconres | 341 | A concurrent resolution to encourage the removal of foreign troops from Cyprus and the mediation of international disputes concerning the Aegean Sea. | International Affairs | 1984-07-26 | 1984-08-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 41 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) consider appointing a high level official as the President's personal representative in seeking a solution to the Cyprus conflict and the differences between Greece and Turkey with regard to the control of the Aegean Sea; (2) call upon Turkey to withdraw its forces and colonists from Cyprus; and (3) pursue every appropriate avenue to seek a prompt resolution. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hconres-336 | 98 | hconres | 336 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to support of American artists and athletes who decline to participate in South Africa because of its apartheid system. | International Affairs | 1984-06-29 | 1984-07-12 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000919 | 33 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that American artists and athletes who decline to participate in cultural and sports activities in South Africa because of that country's apartheid system are to be commended. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of State should: (1) inform U.S. artists and athletes who request information on travel to South Africa for such activities that the U.S. Government discourages such travel; (2) confirm U.S. opposition toward recognition of the so-called independent homelands; and (3) express its sympathy with the victims of apartheid by voting in favor of U.N. resolutions that seek to mobilize activities by cultural and sports personalities against apartheid. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hconres-339 | 98 | hconres | 339 | A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to seek an international convention for the suppression of international terrorism. | International Affairs | 1984-06-29 | 1984-07-25 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | Y000031 | 62 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should make every effort to convene an international conference on terrorism: (1) at which participating countries would share intelligence about international terrorist organizations and discuss counterterrorism strategy and techniques; and (2) which would result in the adoption of a Convention for the Suppression of International Terrorism to strengthen international law with respect to terrorist acts. Provides for the establishment by the Convention of effective procedures for dealing with such international terrorism. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-5980 | 98 | hr | 5980 | A bill directing the President to conduct a comprehensive review of United States policy toward Bulgaria. | International Affairs | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-19 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | F000059 | 1 | Directs the President to conduct a comprehensive review of U.S. policies toward Bulgaria. Requires the review to include assessments of certain options. Requires the President to report to Congress on the results of the review within three months of enactment of this Act. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hres-547 | 98 | hres | 547 | A resolution condemning new Soviet bombing in Afghanistan and commending the Afghan resistance on its valorous struggle. | International Affairs | 1984-06-28 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22] | IL | D | S000423 | 56 | Commends the heroism of the Afghan resistance in its fight to keep Afghanistan free and independent. Condemns the massive Soviet bombing of Afghanistan. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-sconres-129 | 98 | sconres | 129 | A concurrent resolution relating to space rescue. | International Affairs | 1984-06-28 | 1984-06-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek agreements with other nations: (1) to plan for space station activities that would permit space rescue operations; and (2) for exchange of scientific and technical information that would aid such space rescue operations pursuant to specified space and rescue agreements. Urges the President to examine other opportunities for mutually beneficial international coordination of U.S. permanent space station programs. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-329 | 98 | hconres | 329 | 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 staged disarmament to be verified by an international security and disarmament authority and accompanied by strengthened international peacekeeping and dispute resolution institutions. | International Affairs | 1984-06-27 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should be encouraged in his efforts to achieve cuts in the amounts of nuclear weapons held by each nation and to establish a lasting peace. Calls upon him to direct consideration within the Government and to initiate discussions with the Soviets concerning the Joint Statement of Agreed Principles for Disarmanent Negotiations. Requests the President to: (1) report to the Congress by December 31, 1984, regarding the steps he has taken with respect to this resolution; and (2) submit a final report to the Congress by September 30, 1985, on the U.S. Government's reassessment of the Joint Statement and the progress made in discussions with the Soviets. Encourages private organizations, foundations, and citizens to assess the continued relevance of the Joint Statement and to determine a practical approach to achieve the agreed principles set forth therein. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-612 | 98 | hjres | 612 | Security and General Nuclear Disarmament Resolution | International Affairs | 1984-06-27 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | S000286 | 0 | Security and General Nuclear Disarmament Resolution - Directs the President to establish a nuclear war risk reduction center to serve as a major and direct point of communications and consultation between the United States and the Soviet Union and to monitor issues relevant to reducing the risks of nuclear war. Prohibits such center from engaging in covert intelligence-gathering. Urges the President to seek the establishment of a joint U.S.-Soviet nuclear war reduction center. Requests the President to: (1) resubmit to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification specified arms control agreements; and (2) initiate such actions as necessary to achieve the completion of a comprehensive test ban treaty between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. Prohibits the United States, after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, from testing any nuclear device unless the President certifies to the Congress before any such test that the Soviet Union has, after the end of such period, tested a nuclear device. Declares it to be the policy of the United States that it should not be the first nation to use nuclear weapons in a military conflict. | 2025-08-29T17:38:16Z | |
| 98-hconres-327 | 98 | hconres | 327 | A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of the Congress on the imminent lapsing of phase III of the land reform program in El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1984-06-26 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Assembly of El Salvador should extend the deadline for new applications under phase III of the land reform program. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hjres-605 | 98 | hjres | 605 | A joint resolution regarding the implementation of the policy of the United States Government in opposition to the practice of torture by any foreign government. | International Affairs | 1984-06-26 | 1984-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 98-447. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 188 | (Measure passed House, amended) Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through the implementation of laws and through public and private diplomacy. Requests the President to: (1) instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to continue to raise the issue of torture by such governments; and (2) continue to involve the U.S. Government in the formulation of international standards, particularly the draft Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Requests the Secretary of State to issue specified formal instructions to each U.S. mission chief regarding U.S. policy with respect to such torture. States that the Secretary of Commerce should continue to enforce the current restrictions on the export of crime control equipment pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1979. Directs the heads of U.S. departments that furnish military and law enforcement training to foreign personnel to include in such training instruction regarding international human rights standards with respect to torture. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-5928 | 98 | hr | 5928 | A bill to protect the internal security of the United States against international terrorism by making the use of a firearm to commit a felony by foreign diplomats in the United States a Federal felony. | International Affairs | 1984-06-26 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any member of a foreign diplomatic mission or any member of a foreign consular post in the United States entitled to immunity from criminal jurisdiction to use a firearm to commit any act constituting a felony under the criminal laws of the United States or any State. Establishes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for 10 years or both. | 2021-06-29T21:21:18Z | |
| 98-sjres-320 | 98 | sjres | 320 | A joint resolution regarding the implementation of the policy of the United States Government in opposition to the practice of torture by any foreign government. | International Affairs | 1984-06-26 | 1984-09-21 | See H.J.Res.605. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 40 | Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through the implementation of laws and through public and private diplomacy. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to continue to raise the issue of torture by such governments; and (2) continue to involve the U.S. Government in the formulation of international standards and the implementation of the draft Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Requests the Secretary of State to issue specified formal instructions to each U.S. mission chief regarding U.S. policy with respect to such torture. States that the Secretary of Commerce should continue to enforce the current restrictions on the export of crime control equipment pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1979. Directs the heads of U.S. departments that furnish military and law enforcement training to foreign personnel to include in such training instruction regarding international human rights standards with respect to torture. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hjres-604 | 98 | hjres | 604 | A joint resolution to designate July 9, 1984, as "African Refugees Relief Day". | International Affairs | 1984-06-25 | 1984-07-09 | Became Public Law No: 98-351. | House | Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | D000373 | 211 | Designates July 9, 1984, as African Refugees Relief Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hconres-325 | 98 | hconres | 325 | A concurrent resolution deploring Soviet violations of arms control agreements and advocating certain United States policies which respond to these violations of arms control agreements. | International Affairs | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | C000809 | 6 | Deplores the Soviet Union's violations of nuclear, conventional, chemical, and biological arms control agreements. Urges that the correction of such violations be accorded the highest priority in negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should assess the military significance of such violations and take appropriate action to deny the Soviet Union any military advantage it may have derived from such violations; and (2) the defense of the United States should not be constrained by adherence to arms control agreements or portions thereof which are violated by the Soviet Union. Supports the negotiation of new arms control agreements with the Soviet Union provided compliance with such agreements may be verified and the United States is satisfied that any military imbalance from Soviet violations has been removed through Soviet or U.S. action. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-601 | 98 | hjres | 601 | A joint resolution calling upon the President to affirm and maintain his commitment not to undercut existing strategic arms agreements so long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint. | International Affairs | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] | WA | D | D000327 | 0 | States that the President should: (1) affirm his statement of May 31, 1982, that the United States will refrain from actions which undercut existing strategic arms agreements so long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint; and (2) advise the Congress on how his existing plans for forces covered by existing agreements are consistent with the provisions of those agreements. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hconres-324 | 98 | hconres | 324 | A concurrent resolution urging the President to restore United States funding for private and voluntary organizations carrying out development assistance programs in Nicaragua. | International Affairs | 1984-06-20 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5] | WI | D | M000881 | 26 | States that the President should: (1) reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the valuable work and service provided by private and voluntary organizations; and (2) reinstate funding by the Agency for International Development of those organizations which have development assistance programs in Nicaragua. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hr-5902 | 98 | hr | 5902 | War Powers Act of 1983 | International Affairs | 1984-06-20 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | War Powers Act of 1983 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to rename the resolution the War Powers Act. Authorizes U.S. armed forces, in the absence of a congressional declaration of war, to be introduced into hostilities or into a situation where the imminent introduction of such forces into hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, only: (1) to repel an attack upon the United States, to take retaliatory actions in the event of such an attack, and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (2) to repel an attack against U.S. armed forces located outside the United States and to forestall the direct and imminent threat of such an attack; (3) to protect U.S. citizens while evacuating them from a country where they are being subject to a direct and imminent threat to their lives either sponsored by the country's government or beyond the power of such government to control, provided the President shall make every effort to terminate the threat without using U.S. armed forces and provided that the President shall where possible obtain the consent of the government before using U.S. armed forces; or (4) pursuant to specific statutory authorization. Requires the President to report to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate whenever U.S. armed forces are introduced into hostilities or into one of the other situations listed above. Requires the President to report to Congress at least once every six months for as long as U.S. armed forces are engaged in hostilities outside the United States. Limits the length of time that U.S. armed forces may be used in hostilities or in such situations to 30 days unless Congress enacts a law providing otherwise. Permits Congress by law or joint resolution to terminate U.S. involvement before the expiration of the 30 days. Provides for expedited consideration of proposals to continue or terminate the use of U.S. armed forces in such situations. States that statutory authorization either for introducing U.S. armed forces into or for su… | 2025-08-29T17:40:19Z | |
| 98-hconres-322 | 98 | hconres | 322 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress regarding Americans missing in Southeast Asia. | International Affairs | 1984-06-19 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 102 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) ensure that U.S. officials carry out his pledge to resolve the issue of the Americans still missing and unaccounted for in Indochina; (2) work for the immediate release of any Americans still held captive and the return of the remains of those who died in Southeast Asia; and (3) make every effort to secure the cooperation pledged by Laos and Vietnam in resolving this issue. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-sconres-125 | 98 | sconres | 125 | A concurrent resolution entitled the "Common Security Resolution". | International Affairs | 1984-06-19 | 1984-06-19 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should be encouraged in his efforts to achieve cuts in the amounts of nuclear weapons held by each nation and to establish a lasting peace. Calls upon him to direct consideration within the Government and to initiate discussions with the Soviets concerning the Joint Statement of Agreed Principles for Disarmanent Negotiations. Requests the President to: (1) report to the Congress by December 31, 1984, regarding the steps he has taken with respect to this resolution; and (2) submit a final report to the Congress by September 30, 1985, on the U.S. Government's reassessment of the Joint Statement and the progress made in discussions with the Soviets. Encourages private organizations, foundations, and citizens to assess the continued relevance of the Joint Statement and to determine a practical approach to achieve the agreed principles set forth therein. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sres-411 | 98 | sres | 411 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the sharing of costs of undertaking multinational action in the Persian Gulf, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-06-19 | 1984-06-19 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) any intervention in the Persian Gulf to protect the supply of oil to the free world should be multinational; (2) the President should inform each country which is a party with the United States to a mutual defense treaty or collective security agreement and which does not participate in such multinational action that such country will be assessed a proportionate share of the costs of such action; and (3) the President should consider specified factors with respect to such assessment of costs. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-s-2771 | 98 | s | 2771 | A bill to protect the internal security of the United States against international terrorism by making the use of a firearm to commit a felony by foreign diplomats in the United States a Federal felony. | International Affairs | 1984-06-15 | 1984-09-21 | Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1221. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 2 | Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any member of a foreign diplomatic mission or any member of a foreign consular post in the United States entitled to immunity from criminal jurisdiction to use a firearm to commit any act constituting a felony under the criminal laws of the United States or any State. Establishes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for ten years or both. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hr-5867 | 98 | hr | 5867 | Lebanese Multinational Peacekeeping Force Memorial Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-06-14 | 1984-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | S000286 | 0 | Lebanese Multinational Peacekeeping Force Memorial Act of 1984 - Authorizes the Commandant of the Marine Corps to erect a memorial to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in the multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon, particularly the 266 who died in such service. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select a suitable site near Arlington National Cemetery or in the District of Columbia. Makes designs and plans for such memorial subject to the approval of the Secretary, the National Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Makes the Secretary responsible for the maintenance and care of such memorial. | 2025-08-29T17:39:20Z | |
| 98-s-2764 | 98 | s | 2764 | A bill to authorize United States participation in the International Jute Organization. | International Affairs | 1984-06-14 | 1984-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Authorizes the President to maintain U.S. membership in the International Jute Organization. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hjres-592 | 98 | hjres | 592 | A joint resolution requesting the President to schedule annual summit meetings between the United States and the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1984-06-13 | 1984-06-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 24 | Requests the President to take steps to schedule annual summit meetings between the United States and the Soviet Union beginning on April 25, 1985, on the Elbe River in Germany. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sres-403 | 98 | sres | 403 | A resolution expressing the concern of the Senate over continuing communal violence in Sri Lanka. | International Affairs | 1984-06-13 | 1984-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 2 | States that the Senate: (1) deplores acts of violence in Sri Lanka; and (2) expresses its deep concerns over continuing communal tensions in that country. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should urge Sri Lanka to seek a negotiated settlement of the issues that divide the Sinhalese and the Tamils. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-s-2730 | 98 | s | 2730 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make the use of a firearm to commit a felony by certain members of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts in the United States a Federal felony. | International Affairs | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any member of a foreign diplomatic mission or any member of a foreign consular post in the United States entitled to immunity from criminal jurisdiction to use a firearm to commit any act constituting a felony under the criminal laws of the United States or any State. Establishes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for ten years or both. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-sres-395 | 98 | sres | 395 | A resolution urging the President to renegotiate the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations to eliminate immunity for diplomats engaging in assaults with firearms or explosives. | International Affairs | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should seek a renegotiation of the Vienna Convention to eliminate immunity for diplomats engaged in assaults with firearms or explosives. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-5759 | 98 | hr | 5759 | A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide for congressional participation in certain arms transfer decisions. | International Affairs | 1984-05-31 | 1984-06-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 36 | Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the President from issuing a letter of offer to sell major defense equipment for $14,000,000 or more, or other defense articles or services for $50,000,000 or more to any country or international organization unless Congress enacts a joint resolution authorizing the sale. Exempts sales to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), member countries of that organization, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, or Israel from such requirement. Prohibits the President from issuing a letter of offer for such sales to such countries or NATO if Congress, within 15 days of receiving the certification with respect to the proposed sale, agrees to a joint resolution stating that the proposed sale is not authorized. Prohibits the President from issuing a letter of offer to sell design and construction services for $200,000,000 or more to any foreign country or international organization if the Congress, within 30 days of receiving the certification with respect to the proposed sale, agrees to a joint resolution stating that the proposed sale is not authorized. Prohibits the President from issuing letters of offer for arms sales until after Congress has had time to consider relevant joint resolutions. Exempts letters of offer for arms sales from the requirements for congressional authorization if the President states in the certification that an emergency exists which requires the proposed sale in the U.S. national security interests. Sets forth an expedited procedure for consideration of resolutions relating to such letters of offer. Prohibits the President from issuing a license to export such defense equipment, articles, or services unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution authorizing the proposed export. Exempts from this requirement proposed exports to NATO, any member of NATO, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, or Israel. Prohibits issuing a license to export such defense equipment, articles, or services to NATO and such countries until 30 days after Congress receives the ce… | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 98-hconres-312 | 98 | hconres | 312 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in support of the President's leadership with respect to American prisoners of war and missing in action. | International Affairs | 1984-05-23 | 1984-05-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 81 | States that the Congress: (1) adopts as an objective the release of all Americans still held captive in Southeast Asia and the full accounting of those still missing; (2) recognizes and supports the President's leadership with respect to those Americans; (3) supports his efforts in impressing upon the Southeast Asian nations the determination of the United States to resolve this issue; and (4) encourages him to continue to use all means to secure a full accounting of those Americans still missing and to inform the Congress of his progress regarding this matter. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-sjres-300 | 98 | sjres | 300 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the participants in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to bring about genuine progress in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the problems of Nothern Ireland. | International Affairs | 1984-05-22 | 1984-05-30 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the parties in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to promote reconciliation of the two communities in Northern Ireland; and (2) all political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish Governments should review the findings and recommendations of the Forum. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hres-506 | 98 | hres | 506 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of Mexico has been improperly impugned by an anonymous source in a United States newspaper column, and that the government of the United States should apologize to the government of Mexico for this attack. | International Affairs | 1984-05-21 | 1984-05-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of Mexico has been unduly impugned and the United States Government should apologize to Mexico for the undocumented rumors it has spread against him. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hconres-310 | 98 | hconres | 310 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the participants in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to bring about genuine progress in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland. | International Affairs | 1984-05-17 | 1984-05-24 | Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 926. | House | Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | D000416 | 59 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the parties in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to promote reconciliation of the two communities in Northern Ireland; and (2) all political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish Governments should review the findings and recommendations of the Forum. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-116 | 98 | sconres | 116 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Reagan Administration and succeeding Administrations express to the People's Republic of China, as a continuing concern, the importance the American people attach to religious freedom, and to strongly urge that government to release from prison the five elderly Roman Catholic priests, a number of Protestant pastors and layworkers, and others of various faiths, reportedly being held on charges related to religious activities. | International Affairs | 1984-05-17 | 1984-05-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Reagan administration and succeeding administrations: (1) stress to China the importance the American people attach to religious freedom; and (2) urge the Chinese Government to release from prison five Roman Catholic priests and persons of various faiths who are being held because of religious activities. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-5652 | 98 | hr | 5652 | A bill to establish an Eastern Caribbean Center in the United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-05-14 | 1984-05-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | D000209 | 11 | Directs the Secretary of State to provide for: (1) the establishment in the U.S. Virgin Islands of an Eastern Caribbean Center; (2) grants to attract outstanding Eastern Caribbean scholars to the Center; (3) grants to qualified Eastern Caribbean students to enable such students to study in the U.S. Virgin Islands; (4) making the Center available for study or training to other qualified persons; and (5) developing an extension service to provide technical education in Eastern Caribbean nations to residents of such nations. Authorizes the Secretary to accept gifts to be used to carry out the purposes and functions of the Center. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to Congress. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hconres-306 | 98 | hconres | 306 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that all Nicaraguans enter into a process of national reconciliation. | International Affairs | 1984-05-10 | 1984-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL-13] | FL | R | M000019 | 55 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should support the efforts of the Catholic Bishops of Nicaragua to bring about a national reconciliation between the struggling factions in that country in order to establish democratic harmony. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hconres-302 | 98 | hconres | 302 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Reagan Administration and succeeding Administrations stress to the People's Republic of China, as a continuing concern, the importance the American people attach to religious freedom, and to strongly urge that government to release from prison the five elderly Roman Catholic priests, a number of Protestant pastors and layworkers, and others of various faiths, reportedly being held on charges related to religious activities. | International Affairs | 1984-05-09 | 1984-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 47 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Reagan administration and succeeding administrations: (1) stress to China the importance the American people attach to religious freedom; and (2) urge the Chinese Government to release from prison five Roman Catholic priests and persons of various faiths who are being held because of religious activities. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-hr-5621 | 98 | hr | 5621 | A bill to declare null and void the administration's attempt to withdraw for two years United States acceptance of the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice with respect to disputes relating to Central America. | International Affairs | 1984-05-08 | 1984-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000230 | 34 | Declares that the action by the Secretary of State in attempting to withdraw for two years the U.S. acceptance of the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice with respect to disputes with any Central American state or arising out of or relating to events in Central America is null and void. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-sconres-112 | 98 | sconres | 112 | A concurrent resolution requesting the President to call on pertinent member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and on Japan to meet their respective commitments to increase defense spending in 1983 and 1984. | International Affairs | 1984-05-08 | 1984-05-08 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Requests the President to call on the pertinent members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and on Japan to meet or exceed their pledges for at least a three percent real increase in defense spending in 1983 and 1984. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-297 | 98 | hconres | 297 | A concurrent resolution urging the Soviet Union to return to the START and INF negotiations, calling discussions on eliminating the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, and proposing as an interim measure a mutual and verifiable moratorium on further deployment of those missiles. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-05-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] | IA | D | B000298 | 2 | States that the President should: (1) urge the Soviet Union to return to the START (Strategic Arms Reduction Talks) and INF (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) negotiations; (2) initiate discussion of the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile with the goal of eliminating such weapon from the arsenals of the United States and the Soviet Union; and (3) propose to the Soviet Union a mutual and verifiable moratorium on any further deployment of such weapons pending final agreement. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hconres-298 | 98 | hconres | 298 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to recent actions by the South African Government to rescind the Namibian Supreme Court's jurisdiction to hear an application for the release of prisoners held in the internment camp near Mariental, Namibia. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-09-21 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] | PA | D | G000402 | 35 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should reaffirm and continue its policy of nonrecognition of South Africa's illegal occupation of Namibia; (2) the Republic of South Africa should comply with the U.N. Charter and other specified international agreements, the sole bases upon which South Africa may detain individuals; (3) the Republic of South Africa should move to release all detainees at the Mariental camp, or revoke the order that terminated a specified court proceeding and permit a full hearing on the lawfulness of the detention of the Cassinga detainees; and (4) the President should convey to the Republic of South Africa the concerns of Congress regarding this matter, including at any negotiations between the United States and the Republic of South Africa on the independence of Namibia and on other specified issues. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-299 | 98 | hconres | 299 | A concurrent resolution supporting self-determination for the people of Hong Kong. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-05-23 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] | NY | R | K000086 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the right of the people of Hong Kong to self-determination should be respected, and that no new government should be imposed on Hong Kong absent the consent of the citizens. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 98-hr-5577 | 98 | hr | 5577 | A bill to provide for direct consultations between the United States Government and the participants in the Contadora process in order to develop a common policy for promoting peace in Central America, and to provide for a temporary suspension of United States support for or participation in military and paramilitary activities in Central America in order to provide a favorable climate for the Contadora process. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-05-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations. | House | Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] | CA | D | P000047 | 27 | Declares that the United States: (1) shall initiate a dialogue with the participants in the Contadora process to develop a common strategy for regional stability; (2) should assist efforts to implement specified objectives by offering such advisory services as may be requested and by exerting vigorous diplomatic efforts to persuade other governments involved in Central America to observe these conditions; and (3) should announce its willingness to pursue multilateral negotiations with the Central American countries. Declares that for the three months following enactment of this Act: (1) the United States shall suspend certain military assistance and arms sales to Central American countries except for medical facilities or supplies; (2) the United States shall suspend construction of military facilities in Central American countries; (3) the United States shall not participate in training exercises in or off shores of Central American countries; (4) the number of members of U.S. armed forces in any Central American country may not exceed the number in that country on the date of enactment of this Act unless needed to protect U.S. citizens; (5) the United States shall suspend all air reconnaissance flights for armed forces of any Central American country; and (6) there shall be no obligation or expenditure of Central Intelligence Agency funds, Defense Department funds, or any other U.S. funds to support military or paramilitary operations in Nicaragua by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual. Requires the President to report to Congress within three months of enactment of this Act on the results of U.S. policy in Central America. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-5598 | 98 | hr | 5598 | A bill to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide essential benefits to certain former spouses not eligible for any benefits under that Act, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-05-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] | CO | D | S000142 | 3 | Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide an annuity for any person who was a former spouse of a participant or former participant in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System on February 15, 1981, and for whom no election is made by the participant or former participant. Declares that a former spouse shall not be qualified for an annuity if, before the annuity commences, the former spouse remarries before becoming 60 years old. Sets forth the method of determining when the annuity shall commence and when it shall terminate. Prohibits a former spouse who has been paid a lump-sum payment from receiving an annuity unless the former spouse returns the payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Prohibits payment of an annuity until after the appropriate application has been provided to the Secretary of State. Directs the Secretary to: (1) prescribe the regulations for such application within 120 days of enactment of this Act; and (2) inform each person who was a former spouse on February 15, 1981, of any rights such person might have. Requires that limitations on health care payments to an eligible person shall be waived if the Secretary determines that the person's illness was clearly caused or materially aggravated because the person is or has been located abroad. (Current law authorizes waiver of such limitations.) Authorizes a former spouse of a member or former member of the Foreign Service to enroll in the health benefits plan which covered the former spouse before the divorce or separation if within 31 days of the date the divorce or separation becomes final the former spouse: (1) files an election for such enrollment; and (2) arranges to pay currently into the Employees Health Benefits Fund an amount equal to the sum of the employee and agency contributions payable by an employee in the same health benefits plan. Authorizes waiver of the 31 day time limit for enrollment by a former spouse. Permits any individual who becomes a former spouse on or before the date of e… | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-111 | 98 | sconres | 111 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding a mutual and verifiable moratorium on any further deployment of sea-launched cruise missiles equipped with nuclear warheads, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1984-05-03 | 1984-06-13 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 11 | States that the President should: (1) urge the Soviet Union to return to the START (Strategic Arms Reduction Talks) and INF (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) negotiations; (2) include in such negotiations a discussion of sea-launched cruise missiles equipped with nuclear warheads with a view toward their elimination from the arsenals of the United States and the Soviet Union; and (3) propose to the Soviet Union a mutual and verifiable moratorium on any further deployment of such missiles pending the implementation of a final START or INF agreement. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hjres-557 | 98 | hjres | 557 | A joint resolution to call for the removal of the United States armed forces from Honduras and El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1984-04-26 | 1984-05-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | States that during 1984, the U.S. armed forces in Central America were introduced into "hostilities" for purposes of the War Powers Resolution. Directs the President to remove such forces from Honduras and El Salvador within 60 days after the enactment of this resolution unless Congress declares war, extends the period for 30 days, or enacts specific authorization for such use. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-s-2583 | 98 | s | 2583 | A bill to authorize United States participation in the "Office International de la Vigne et du Vin" (the International Office of the Vine and Wine). | International Affairs | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-25 | Became Public Law No: 98-545. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | Authorizes the President to maintain U.S. membership in the Office International de la Vigne et du Vin (the International Office of the Vine and Wine). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-s-2582 | 98 | s | 2582 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-04-18 | 1984-05-01 | Star Print ordered Report 98-400. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Fiscal Year 1984 Supplemental Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes supplemental appropriations for FY 1984 for payment to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Imposes a ceiling on additions to stockpiles of defense articles in foreign countries for FY 1984. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to require the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Administrator of the agency primarily responsible for administering development assistance to borrow from the Treasury to meet obligations incurred by housing loan guarantees. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to set the interest rate for such borrowing. Title II: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to express the sense of the Congress that the President should initiate discussions to limit the transfer by members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to developing countries of conventional arms. Defines the actual value of a naval vessel for purposes of the sale of such vessel from Department of Defense stocks. Prohibits personnel performing defense services provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from performing combat activities. Requires charges for administrative services for foreign military sales to be calculated on an average percentage basis to recover the full estimated costs (excluding a pro rata share of fixed base operation costs). Authorizes the President to provide on a reciprocal basis free cataloging data and cataloging services to NATO or to any member government of NATO. Sets forth provisions governing the interest rate on foreign military sales credits and loan guarantees. Requires the President to submit to Congress by April 1 of each year an estimate of the sale and delivery of weapons and weapons-related defense equipment by a… | 2025-08-29T17:41:15Z | |
| 98-hconres-292 | 98 | hconres | 292 | A concurrent resolution condemning Iraq for its use of chemical weapons and Iran for its human rights violations. | International Affairs | 1984-04-12 | 1984-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2] | AR | R | B000422 | 35 | States that the Congress: (1) condemns Iraq for its use of chemical weapons; (2) condemns Iran for its violations of the human rights of its citizens in attacks against Iraq; (3) deplores the use of chemical weapons; (4) encourages the United Nations and other parties to continue investigations of suspected uses of chemical weapons; and (5) calls for continued and increased efforts at the Conference on Disarmament to negotiate a verifiable ban on such weapons. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hr-5482 | 98 | hr | 5482 | Central America Peace and Reform Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-04-12 | 1984-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 3 | Central America Peace and Reform Act of 1984 - Requires the withdrawal, within 30 days of the enactment of this Act, of all U.S. armed forces in the territory, airspace, or waters of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua which exceed the level of U.S. armed forces in each such country on August 1, 1983. Prohibits the introduction of additional U.S. armed forces into such countries for training exercises or other purposes unless: (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for their presence in such areas; or (2) the forces are necessary to provide for the immediate evacuation of U.S. citizens or to respond to a clear and present danger of military attack on the United States. Excludes embassy security forces from such prohibition. Prohibits any U.S. support for any military or paramilitary operations in or against Nicaragua. Suspends security assistance to El Salvador unless and until the President finds and certifies to the Congress and the Congress enacts a joint resolution concurring with the President's findings that: (1) the Government of El Salvador is negotiating with all major parties to the Salvadoran conflict for the achievement of a cease-fire and an equitable political settlement; (2) documented progress has been made in implementing the land reform program; (3) the Government of El Salvador is demonstrating compliance with internationally recognized human rights; (4) the Government of El Salvador has moved to establish the rule of law; (5) the Government of El Salvador has begun to exercise control over its military, security police, and paramilitary forces; and (6) the right of free assembly in El Salvador is being effectively protected. Prohibits the use of the President's special drawdown authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to El Salvador during FY 1984 and 1985. Prohibits using a specified authority of the Arms Export Control Act to delay billing El Salvador for sales from U.S. defense stocks during FY 1984 and 1985. Prohibit… | 2025-08-29T17:38:14Z | |
| 98-sconres-105 | 98 | sconres | 105 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the United States to pursue vigorously any outstanding arms control compliance concerns through appropriate confidential channels, and at the same time to continue to carry out its obligations and commitments under, and otherwise continue to abide by, the provisions of existing strategic arms agreements. | International Affairs | 1984-04-12 | 1984-06-13 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 25 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) pursue with the Soviet Union the resolution of concerns over compliance with strategic and other arms control agreements through the Standing Consultative Commission and other diplomatic channels; and (2) continue its commitments under such agreements as long as the Soviet Union continues to observe such agreements, or until a new agreement is concluded. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should consider the impact of any changes to his policy regarding such agreements on the long-term security interests of the United States and its allies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-5420 | 98 | hr | 5420 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-04-11 | 1984-04-11 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 to carry out foreign military credit sales. Sets the ceiling on total foreign military credit sales for FY 1985. Earmarks a specified amount of such sales for Israel. Releases Israel from its obligation to repay such credits. Earmarks specified portions of the credits earmarked for Israel for: (1) research and development in the United States for the Lavi program; and (2) procurement in Israel of defense articles and services for the Lavi program. Earmarks a specified amount of the foreign military credit sales for Egypt. Releases Egypt from its obligation to repay such credits. Sets the ceiling on the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1985. Requires, for FY 1985, the principal amount of such loan guarantees with respect to Greece, South Korea, Portugal, Somalia, Spain (so long as Spain is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Sudan and Turkey to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Prohibits foreign military sales financing for the Philippines or Zaire for FY 1985. Limits the amount of military sales credits and loan guarantees under the Arms Export Control Act for Tunisia for FY 1985. Requires the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 for: (1) military assistance; (2) international military education and training; and (3) peacekeeping operations. Limits such military assistance for FY 1985 for Zaire. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to finance the procurement of arms by friendly foreign countries and international organizations on such terms and conditions as the President may determine. Directs the President to set the interest… | 2025-08-29T17:40:21Z | |
| 98-hr-5421 | 98 | hr | 5421 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 | International Affairs | 1984-04-11 | 1984-04-11 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 to carry out foreign military credit sales. Sets the ceiling on total foreign military credit sales for FY 1985. Earmarks a specified amount of such sales for Israel. Releases Israel from its obligation to repay such credits. Earmarks specified portions of the credits earmarked for Israel for: (1) research and development in the United States for the Lavi program; and (2) procurement in Israel of defense articles and services for the Lavi program. Earmarks a specified amount of the foreign military credit sales for Egypt. Releases Egypt from its obligation to repay such credits. Sets the ceiling on the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1985. Requires, for FY 1985, the principal amount of such loan guarantees with respect to Greece, South Korea, Portugal, Somalia, Spain (so long as Spain is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Sudan and Turkey to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Prohibits foreign military sales financing for the Philippines or Zaire for FY 1985. Limits the amount of military sales credits and loan guarantees under the Arms Export Control Act for Tunisia for FY 1985. Requires the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 for: (1) military assistance; (2) international military education and training; and (3) peacekeeping operations. Limits such military assistance for FY 1985 for Zaire. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to finance the procurement of arms by friendly foreign countries and international organizations on such terms and conditions as the President may determine. Directs the President to set the interest… | 2025-08-29T17:41:28Z | |
| 98-hr-5424 | 98 | hr | 5424 | A bill to provide for joint United States-Israeli development assistance projects. | International Affairs | 1984-04-11 | 1984-06-07 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 21 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance for joint United States-Israeli assistance projects which utilize Israeli technical assistance to meet basic human needs in developing countries. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for such projects. Requires the Secretary of State, during FY 1985, to notify Congress at least 15 days before any obligation of such funds. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sres-368 | 98 | sres | 368 | A resolution condemning chemical warfare wherever it occurs and calling for a ban on chemical weapons. | International Affairs | 1984-04-11 | 1984-06-28 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all nations should condemn chemical warfare and should bring any such use to the attention of the United Nations; and (2) the United States should give attention to negotiation of a verifiable agreement, open to participation by all nations, banning the production and stockpiling of lethal chemical agents. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hconres-287 | 98 | hconres | 287 | A concurrent resolution deploring the decision to withdraw United States acceptance of compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice over disputes involving Central America. | International Affairs | 1984-04-10 | 1984-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 0 | States that the Congress: (1) deplores the decision to withdraw U.S. acceptance of the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice over disputes involving Central America; (2) is concerned about the damage such decision has done to the U.S. position in the world community; and (3) urges the President to reverse such decision. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-sjres-271 | 98 | sjres | 271 | A joint resolution calling on the President to withdraw the modification of the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. | International Affairs | 1984-04-10 | 1984-04-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 4 | States that the United States shall immediately withdraw its modification of April 6, 1984, declaring U.S. nonrecognition of the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice with respect to disputes with Central American countries. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-sres-366 | 98 | sres | 366 | An original resolution expressing appreciation to Prime Minister Prem of Thailand for Thailand's assistance to Indochinese refugees. | International Affairs | 1984-04-10 | 1984-04-11 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 0 | States that the Senate: (1) welcomes the visit of Prime Minister Prem of Thailand and his delegation to the United States; and (2) commends the efforts of Thailand both in providing asylum to the refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and in suppressing piracy against boat refugees. Expresses the Senate's strong support for the security of Thailand. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hjres-540 | 98 | hjres | 540 | A joint resolution expressing disapproval of the President's decision to deny jurisdiction to the International Court of Justice with regard to Central America. | International Affairs | 1984-04-09 | 1984-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 62 | States that the Congress strongly disapproves the President's decision to withdraw U.S. recognition of the International Court of Justice with regard to Central America and urges him to reconsider such decision. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 98-hres-477 | 98 | hres | 477 | A resolution expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the United States Treasury should not, without the express approval of the Congress of the United States, expend or transfer any funds to less-developed nations which are delinquent, or have been repeatedly delinquent, on interest payments to American banks. | International Affairs | 1984-04-04 | 1984-04-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5] | OR | R | S000527 | 29 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no U.S. taxpayers' funds should be expended or transferred to aid Argentina or Third World nations with outstanding debts without congressional approval. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 98-hconres-283 | 98 | hconres | 283 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of congress concerning the use and supplying of chemical and biological weapons. | International Affairs | 1984-04-03 | 1984-04-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] | FL | R | M000350 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of chemical and biological weapons pose grave threats and that the United States should: (1) increase its investigations of suspected instances of chemical and biological warfare; (2) encourage the development of antidotes for such weapons, especially for the mycotoxin; (3) urge other nations to investigate suspected instances of such warfare; (4) help U.N. investigators gain access to areas where such warfare is suspected; and (5) negotiate with the Soviet Union and other nations to strengthen existing treaties regarding such warfare by ensuring compliance with such treaties. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-sconres-101 | 98 | sconres | 101 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate the Ukrainian famine of 1933. | International Affairs | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-12 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered favorably reported H.Con.Res. 111 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 39 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should take steps to: (1) issue a proclamation commemorating the Ukrainian famine of 1933; (2) issue a warning that the continued enslavement of the Ukrainian nation is a threat to world peace; and (3) convey to the Soviet people U.S. sentiments for the recovery of Ukrainian freedom and independence. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z |
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