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| 99-hres-603 | 99 | hres | 603 | A resolution directing the President to provide to the House of Representatives documents and information in his possession or under his control relating to a program or plan of real or illusionary events concerning the current Libyan Government. | International Affairs | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-17 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] | CA | D | E000064 | 0 | Directs the President to provide the House of Representatives within seven days of adoption of this resolution with documents relating to any proposal by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, or anyone outside of the administration, for a plan of real or illusionary events intended to destabilize the Libyan Government. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2943 | 99 | s | 2943 | A bill to restrict certain U.S. contributions to international organizations until certain actions to investigate abuses of the United Nations system are undertaken by the United Nations Secretary General. | International Affairs | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Prohibits the obligation of 50 percent of the funds made available for payment of the U.S. contribution to the United Nations until the President certifies to the Congress that the Secretary General of the United Nations has investigated: (1) the use of salary remission arrangements by nationals of member states serving as employees of the United Nations Secretariat or any of its specialized agencies; (2) the excessive use of secondment by member states in a way that prevents nationals of such states from becoming regular career employees of the United Nations; and (3) the blatant control of nationals of member states serving as employees of the United Nations Secretariat or the specialized agencies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hres-599 | 99 | hres | 599 | A resolution congratulating human rights activist Elie Wiesel on being chosen the 1986 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. | International Affairs | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-17 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] | NY | D | G000047 | 2 | Congratulates human rights activist Elie Wiesel on being chosen as the 1986 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-sjres-429 | 99 | sjres | 429 | A joint resolution to require a report by the President on possible involvement by U. S. government personnel in the provision of military support by American citizens to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. | International Affairs | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-16 | Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and failed of passage by Yea-Nay Vote. 47-50. Record Vote No: 349. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 5 | Directs the President, on or before February 1, 1987, to transmit to the Congress a report containing an accounting of all contacts between U.S. personnel and Eugene Hasenfus, Max Gomez, William J. Cooper, Wallace B. Sawyer, Jr., Corporate Air Services, Southern Air Transport, and any other American citizens who provide assistance to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. | 2021-06-30T19:57:57Z | |
| 99-sres-511 | 99 | sres | 511 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Joint Political-Military Group should develop policies and programs which promote strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel. | International Affairs | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Joint Political-Military Group should develop and recommend additional policies and programs which would promote further defense cooperation between the United States and Israel and establish a similar relationship that exists between the United States and its other strategic allies; and (2) the Secretaries of State and Defense should report to specified congressional committees on what actions have been taken to implement those recommendations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hres-594 | 99 | hres | 594 | A resolution commending the Royal Thai Government for its extraordinary humanitarian contribution to the large, diverse refugee community in Thailand and for its continued willingness to remain a country of first asylum open to those fleeing repressive regimes in Indochina. | International Affairs | 1986-10-15 | 1986-10-16 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | A000226 | 2 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) commends the Royal Thai Government for its humanitarian contribution to the refugee community in Thailand and for its willingness to remain a country of first asylum to those fleeing repressive regimes in Indochina; and (2) on behalf of the U.S. people, expresses support for the work of the Royal Thai Government to ensure greater stability in Southeast Asia, particularly through the efforts to alleviate the plight of refugees from Indochina. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5696 | 99 | hr | 5696 | A bill to direct the President to support a professorship on constitutional democracy established at the Santo Tomas University in the Republic of the Philippines; and to provide for financial support for such professorship from contributions by veterans of World War II in the Pacific and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. | International Affairs | 1986-10-14 | 1986-10-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 0 | Directs the President to support, through the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, a professorship on constitutional democracy at the Santo Tomas University in the Philippines. Encourages veterans of the Pacific theatre in World War II, of the Korean War, and of the Vietnam War to contribute funds to support such professorship if it is established. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-sres-508 | 99 | sres | 508 | A resolution congratulating human rights activist Elie Wiesel on being chosen the 1986 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. | International Affairs | 1986-10-14 | 1986-10-14 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 21 | Congratulates human rights activist Elie Wiesel on being chosen as the 1986 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. | 2021-06-30T19:53:35Z | |
| 99-s-2918 | 99 | s | 2918 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify provisions relating to the trade and development program. | International Affairs | 1986-10-10 | 1986-10-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the administrator of the trade and development program to establish an advisory board which shall include representatives of the Small Business Service Bureau, Inc., the American Consulting Engineers, and the National Construction Association. Increases the FY 1987 authorization for the trade and development program. Earmarks a specified amount of the FY 1987 authorization for education and training programs for nationals from China. Requires that half such earmarked funds be used for education and training programs administered by small and medium-sized companies in the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sres-506 | 99 | sres | 506 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should encourage foreign governments to ratify, accept, or approve the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials. | International Affairs | 1986-10-10 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should make efforts to encourage the signatory countries to ratify the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-406 | 99 | hconres | 406 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for President Reagan in his October 11-12 meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 28 | States that: (1) the Congress supports President Reagan in his meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, and expresses the hope for progress in a number of areas; (2) the House of Representatives urges the President to insist that the Soviet Union fulfill its obligations under the Helsinki Final Act, particularly on human rights, and to purchase grain and wheat from the United States in accordance with the 1983 Long-Term Grain Agreement; and (3) the House of Representatives urges the President to insist that General Secretary Gorbachev come to the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-407 | 99 | hconres | 407 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that, during the upcoming meeting between President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, the President should insist that the Soviet Union safeguard the human rights of its citizens, allow additional Jewish emigration, and protect cultural and religious rights within its borders. | International Affairs | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] | IL | D | C000634 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, during the President's meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev at Reykjavik, Iceland, the President should make human rights a major issue of discussion and insist that the Soviet Union safeguard the human rights of its citizens, allow Jewish emigration, and protect cultural and religious rights within its borders. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sres-503 | 99 | sres | 503 | A resolution relative to Dr. Abby Nkomo, Chairman of the Atteridgeville/Saulsville Civic Association. | International Affairs | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Dr. Abby Nkomo, Chairman of the Atteridgeville/Saulsville Civic Association, is representative of the majority of South Africans who seek peaceful change in South Africa; (2) the Government of South Africa is encouraged to enter into dialogue with such moderate forces so that positive action can be taken to bring an end to apartheid; (3) Dr. Nkomo, like thousands of similar victims, has been deprived of civil rights by the current detention under the state of emergency regulations; and (4) South African actions toward Dr. Nkomo and all other individuals are condemned as an obstruction to peaceful change in South Africa. | 2021-06-30T19:53:34Z | |
| 99-sres-502 | 99 | sres | 502 | A resolution supporting the President's intention to include arms control, human rights and regional issues as priority items on the agenda at the pre-summit meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, October 11-12. | International Affairs | 1986-10-08 | 1986-10-08 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 33 | Declares that the Senate: (1) offers its support and best wishes to the President as he prepares for his meetings with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik; and (2) endorses and specifically encourages the President to pursue the major issues relating to arms control, Soviet recognition of international human rights, and the removal of soviet combat forces from Afghanistan. | 2021-06-30T19:53:34Z | |
| 99-hres-578 | 99 | hres | 578 | A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the President as he prepares to meet with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, and expressing its hope that these pre-summit discussions will promote freedom, stability, and peace throughout the world. | International Affairs | 1986-10-07 | 1986-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 0 | Declares that the House of Representatives offers its support for the President as he prepares to meet Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev, and expresses its hope that these pre-summit discussions will promote freedom, stability, and peace throughout the world. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-575 | 99 | hres | 575 | A resolution to commend President Reagan for his decision to meet with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland. | International Affairs | 1986-10-06 | 1986-10-06 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 5 | Commends President Reagan for his decision to meet with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, in October, to review the agenda for the General Secretary's visit to the United States. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hconres-404 | 99 | hconres | 404 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should immediately provide for the emigration of Naum Meiman and Inna Kitrosskaya-Meiman and for the resolution of all divided family and emigration cases. | International Affairs | 1986-10-02 | 1986-10-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] | CO | D | W000647 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should abide by its international commitments under specified international human rights agreements and: (1) immediately approve the exit visa applications of Doctor Naum Meiman and his wife, Inna Kitrosskaya-Meiman; (2) resolve the outstanding divided spouses and separated family cases between the United States and the Soviet Union; and (3) guarantee to all Soviet citizens the right to emigrate to the country of their choice. Calls upon the President to: (1) take every opportunity, including the upcoming meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev, to press the Soviet Union to abide by its international commitments and allow the Meimans to emigrate as well as the resolution of all other outstanding divided family and emigration cases; and (2) instruct the U.S. delegation to the upcoming Vienna Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to pursue such cases. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hres-571 | 99 | hres | 571 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should cooperate fully with the government of the Philippines in its efforts to recover property and funds held by former President Marcos. | International Affairs | 1986-10-02 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B000236 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should cooperate with the Government of the Philippines in its efforts to recover all of the property and funds held by President Marcos which rightfully belong to the people and Government of the Philippines. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-hres-572 | 99 | hres | 572 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the unjustified exclusion of the Israeli Chess Federation by the United Arab Emirates from the 1986 Chess Olympiad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | International Affairs | 1986-10-02 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] | NY | R | G000417 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the exclusion of the Israeli Chess Federation by the United Arab Emirates from the 1986 Chess Olympiad is an act of bigotry and prejudice; (2) the United Arab Emirates should allow the Israeli Chess Federation to participate in the Olympiad; and (3) if the Israeli Chess Federation is not allowed to participate, the U.S. Chess Federation should refuse to send a team to the 1986 Chess Olympiad. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5618 | 99 | hr | 5618 | Anti-Aeroterrorism and Terrorist Bounty Act of 1987 | International Affairs | 1986-09-30 | 1986-10-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 4 | Anti-Aeroterrorism and Terrorist Bounty Act of 1987 - Title I: Foreign Airport Security - Creates the Foreign Airport Security Corporation (the Corporation) under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation. Requires the Corporation to screen passengers and property and provide security for air carriers at airports in foreign nations that agree to permit the Corporation to carry out those functions. Imposes a fee on all air travelers if their air transportation begins outside the United States and ends in the United States and is provided by a foreign air carrier. Establishes a Foreign Airport Security Trust Fund (the Trust Fund) where receipts from such fees shall be transferred. Requires that money in the Trust Fund shall be used to carry out the functions of the Corporation. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to exempt money in the Trust Fund from sequestration orders under such Act. Title II: Commission on International Terrorism - Requires the President to establish the Presidential Commission on International Terrorism which shall be responsible for: (1) conducting an ongoing evaluation of international terrorism; (2) monitoring the activities of Federal agencies relating to international terrorism; and (3) periodically recommending methods of combatting international terrorism. Title III: Bounty on International Terrorists - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the amount of, and requires (current law authorizes) payment of, an award for information about international terrorists. | 2025-08-29T16:31:16Z | |
| 99-hconres-398 | 99 | hconres | 398 | A concurrent resolution to condemn Soviet actions in implanting listening devices in the United States embassy building being constructed in Moscow and to support the President's policy on when the Soviet Union may begin to use its recently constructed chancery building in the District of Columbia. | International Affairs | 1986-09-29 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 1 | Declares that the Congress condemns Soviet actions in having listening devices implanted in the U.S. Embassy chancery under construction in Moscow, and that it strongly supports the President's policy to not permit the Soviet Union to occupy the Soviet Embassy chancery in the District of Columbia until the United States is able to occupy the U.S. chancery in Moscow. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-566 | 99 | hres | 566 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should accept the invitation of Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda to meet with the black leaders of the six "front-line states" that border South Africa. | International Affairs | 1986-09-26 | 1986-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Africa. | House | Rep. Waldon, Alton R., Jr. [D-NY-6] | NY | D | W000038 | 39 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should attend a summit meeting of the leaders of the "front-line states" that border South Africa to discuss Southern Africa. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2881 | 99 | s | 2881 | A bill to terminate United States assistance to any country importing goods, services, or products from Cuba unless certain conditions are met. | International Affairs | 1986-09-26 | 1986-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 1 | Prohibits the United States from providing any assistance (including loans) in a fiscal year to a country that: (1) during the preceding fiscal year imported goods, services, or products from Cuba; or (2) failed to notify the Secretary of State that during such fiscal year such country did not import any such goods, services, or products. Provides that U.S. loans to any country shall include a requirement that the loan becomes due and payable upon importation into such country of Cuban goods, services, or products. Requires the Secretary of State to certify to the Congress any information about the importation of Cuban goods, services, or products by a country that receives U.S. aid. Excludes international narcotics control assistance, disaster relief assistance, food or medical assistance, or refugee assistance from the definition of U.S. assistance for purposes of this Act. Terminates the provisions of this Act upon the return to Cuba of all undocumented Cubans who: (1) entered the United States from Mariel, Cuba, on or after April 20, 1980; and (2) are excludable or deportable under U.S. immigration laws. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hres-563 | 99 | hres | 563 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Joint Political-Military Group should develop policies and programs which promote strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel. | International Affairs | 1986-09-25 | 1986-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | Z000014 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Joint Political-Military Group should develop and recommend additional policies and programs which would promote further defense cooperation between the United States and Israel and establish a similar relationship that exists between the United States and its other strategic allies; and (2) the Secretaries of State and Defense should report to specified congressional committees on what actions have been taken to implement those recommendations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-564 | 99 | hres | 564 | A resolution denouncing Yasuhiro Nakasone, the Prime Minister of Japan, for certain recent statements made by the Prime Minister with respect to certain American minorities, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the response by the President to such statements. | International Affairs | 1986-09-25 | 1986-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] | TX | D | L000237 | 48 | Declares that the House of Representatives denounces Yasuhiro Nakasone, the Prime Minister of Japan, for his derogatory and racist statements with respect to the intelligence of American blacks and Hispanics. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should retract U.S. acceptance of Nakasone's explanation for the statements and demand that he retract such statements and offer the United States a formal apology. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-hr-5584 | 99 | hr | 5584 | A bill to prohibit further construction on the United States embassy in Moscow. | International Affairs | 1986-09-24 | 1986-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] | FL | D | M000688 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of State to halt all construction on the new U.S. embassy in Moscow until at least October 1, 1987, unless further construction is authorized by the Congress. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sconres-164 | 99 | sconres | 164 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the Soviet Union's continued interference with postal communications between the United States and the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1986-09-24 | 1986-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President, through the Secretary of State, should: (1) express to the Government of the Soviet Union the American people's disapproval concerning Soviet violations of and noncompliance with specified international agreements; and (2) raise the issue of Soviet violation of the Helsinki Final Act at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna in November 1986. Urges the U.S. Postal Service to increase its efforts to combat Soviet postal malfeasance and undertake an investigation concerning undelivered letters to Andrei Sakharov, informing the Congress and the Universal Postal Union of its findings. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5577 | 99 | hr | 5577 | A bill to amend Public Law 91-175. | International Affairs | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-25 | Provisions of This Bill Were Incorporated in S. 1917. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation from seven to nine. Decreases the duration of each director's term of office from six years to three years. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2856 | 99 | s | 2856 | A bill to implement the United States-European Communities Agreement on Citrus and Pasta, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 3 | Provides for the implementation of the United States-European Communities Agreement on Citrus and Pasta. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2858 | 99 | s | 2858 | A bill to prohibit United States payments to the United Nations on or after October 1, 1987, unless certain United Nations files have been made available to appropriate law enforcement officials. | International Affairs | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Prohibits the United States from making any payments to the United Nations unless the United Nations releases to all appropriate law enforcement officials, upon request, all charge files in the custody of the United Nations which relate to suspected Nazi war criminals. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5574 | 99 | hr | 5574 | A bill to implement the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration. | International Affairs | 1986-09-22 | 1986-09-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Provides for implementation of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration. | 2021-06-30T19:49:22Z | |
| 99-sres-491 | 99 | sres | 491 | A resolution calling for a strong response to the Daniloff arrest. | International Affairs | 1986-09-20 | 1986-09-20 | Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] | NH | R | H000951 | 6 | States that the Senate: (1) declares that the Soviet action in imprisoning and falsely charging U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff reflects the failure of the Soviet Union to observe internationally recognized human rights and to be committed to any international agreements, including arms control agreements; (2) urges the President to continue his demands for the unconditional release of Nicholas Daniloff and condition his agreement to a summit meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev on the prompt return of Mr. Daniloff; (3) urges the President to limit discussions on arms control issues with the Soviet Union, and to refrain from concluding any arms control agreements with the Soviets, until they release Mr. Daniloff and demonstrate a willingness to observe basic standards of international conduct; (4) declares that the Senate should not ratify any arms control agreement with the Soviet Union, or new economic or commercial agreements, until Mr. Daniloff departs the Soviet Union; and (5) calls on the President to demand in his September 22 speech to the United Nations that the Soviet Union remove its spies from the United Nations and end its violations of the United Nations Charter. | 2021-06-30T19:53:31Z | |
| 99-hjres-732 | 99 | hjres | 732 | A joint resolution making urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, for emergency assistance to the Government of the Philippines. | International Affairs | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-20 | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 949. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Makes supplemental appropriations to the Economic Support Fund for emergency assistance to the Philippines. Provides that such amount shall be made available as a cash grant transfer. | 2021-06-30T20:23:41Z | |
| 99-sconres-163 | 99 | sconres | 163 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the total number of Soviet diplomatic agents and consular officers in Washington, D. C., and San Francisco should be reduced to equal the total number of American diplomatic agents and consular officers in Moscow and Leningrad. | International Affairs | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the number of Soviet diplomatic and consular agents at the Soviet diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., and in San Francisco should be reduced to equal the number of American diplomatic agents at the U.S. diplomatic missions in Moscow and in Leningrad. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-391 | 99 | hconres | 391 | A concurrent resolution calling on the Governments of the Soviet Union, Poland, and Czechoslovakia to cease activities causing harmful interference to the broadcasts of Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated. | International Affairs | 1986-09-16 | 1986-10-09 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] | FL | D | M000688 | 1 | Declares that the Congress calls upon the Governments of the Soviet Union, Poland, and Czechoslovakia to cease interfering with the broadcasts of the Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5529 | 99 | hr | 5529 | A bill to restrict travel by United States citizens to the Soviet Union until Nicholas Daniloff is freed. | International Affairs | 1986-09-16 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 13 | Deems all U.S. passports to be restricted for travel to and use in the Soviet Union until the President certifies to the Congress that the Soviet Union has dropped all charges against Nicholas Daniloff and has allowed him to leave the Soviet Union. Exempts from such restriction government personnel, U.S. business people living in the Soviet Union, professional reporters, American Red Cross representatives, and persons whose trips to the Soviet Union are justified by compelling humanitarian consideration or by the U.S. national interest. Invalidates the passport of any individual who violates the restriction contained in this Act. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2824 | 99 | s | 2824 | Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1987 | International Affairs | 1986-09-16 | 1986-09-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 914. | Senate | Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] | WI | R | K000019 | 0 | Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1987 - Title I: Multilateral Economic Assistance - Makes appropriations for FY 1987 for the U.S. contribution to the: (1) International Development Association; (2) Asian Development Bank; and (3) African Development Bank. Limits the callable capital subscriptions of the United States to the Asian Development Bank. Makes appropriations for FY 1987 for international organizations and programs. Sets forth the method of allocating such funds. Title II: Bilateral Economic Assistance - Makes appropriations for FY 1987 for the Agency for International Development for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs, including amounts earmarked for new projects using surplus dairy products, for the Vitamin A Deficiency Program, and for agricultural projects in Poland which are managed by the Catholic Chruch; (2) population programs with a prohibition against funding programs that support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization; (3) health programs; (4) the Child Survival Fund; (5) education and human resources program, including amounts earmarked for the International Student Exchange Program; (6) energy and selected development activities, including amounts earmarked for the cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries and for the Central American Rural Electrification Support project; (7) science and technology programs; (8) assistance for sub-Saharan Africa; (9) the private sector revolving fund, including a limit on obligations during FY 1987; (10) loan allocation programs; (11) American schools and hospitals abroad; (12) international disaster assistance; (13) the Sahel development program, including a limit on contributions to such program; (14) payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund; (15) the operating expenses of the Agency for International Development (AID), including a requirement that not less than ten percent of the total FY 1987 development funds shall be available only… | 2025-08-29T16:32:06Z | |
| 99-sres-490 | 99 | sres | 490 | A resolution to welcome Philippines President Corazon Aquino to the United States, and to demonstrate continued support by the United States Senate for the restoration of Philippines democracy and for the effective stabilization and enhancement of that nation's economic, political and security conditions. | International Affairs | 1986-09-16 | 1986-09-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 5 | Declares that the Senate: (1) on behalf of the American people, welcomes President Aquino to the United States; (2) reaffirms its support for the Government of the Philippines and its efforts to restore democracy; (3) will seek, along with the U.S. allies, to help the Philippines address its economic, political, and security conditions; and (4) commends the Aquino Government for its efforts to revitalize the Philippine private sector and to abide by the U.S.-Philippines military base agreements. | 2021-06-30T19:53:31Z | |
| 99-hconres-390 | 99 | hconres | 390 | A concurrent resolution condemning the state of seige imposed by the Government of Chile and expressing the support of the Congress for a peaceful transition to democracy in Chile. | International Affairs | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 0 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the attempted assassination of General Augusto Pinochet; (2) joins the Reagan administration in condemning the use by the Government of Chile of a state of seige as a means to detain political opponents, close down independent publications, and curtail individual freedoms; and (3) expresses its support for a peaceful transition to democracy in Chile. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 99-hconres-389 | 99 | hconres | 389 | A concurrent resolution expressing the continuing support of the Congress for the normalization of relations between Egypt and Israel and calling for resolution of the Taba territorial dispute in accordance with the 1979 Treaty of Peace. | International Affairs | 1986-09-11 | 1986-09-30 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 8 | Declares that the Congress: (1) reaffirms its support for improved relations between Egypt and Israel based on the 1979 Treaty of Peace (Camp David Accords); and (2) calls upon those countries to resolve the Taba territorial dispute and to move forward in normalization of relations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-546 | 99 | hres | 546 | A resolution commending the Peace Corps, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, for its dedication to the promotion of world peace and friendship. | International Affairs | 1986-09-11 | 1986-09-22 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 51 | Commends the Peace Corps and the many Americans who are serving or have served as Peace Corps volunteers and staff on their contributions to international development and mutual understanding throughout the 25 years of the existence of the Peace Corps. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-547 | 99 | hres | 547 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a summit meeting of world leaders to adopt a unified, effective program against international terrorism. | International Affairs | 1986-09-11 | 1986-09-30 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 67 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a summit meeting of world leaders to adopt a program against international terrorism. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-542 | 99 | hres | 542 | A resolution concerning the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1986-09-10 | 1986-09-10 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] | CA | D | L000264 | 39 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his unconditional release; (2) urges the Soviet Union to abide by its international obligations to allow journalists to pursue their profession without harassment; and (3) expresses its concern that Daniloff's detention will adversely affect U.S.-Soviet relations, particularly with respect to the upcoming summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2802 | 99 | s | 2802 | A bill to prohibit foreign assistance to countries which fail to take steps to prevent and punish the laundering of drug-related profits in their territory, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-09-10 | 1986-09-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] | VA | R | T000367 | 8 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to suspend aid to a country and to require the U.S. Executive Directors of multilateral development banks to oppose aid to such country if the President determines that the country has failed to take adequate steps to prevent and punish the laundering in that country of drug-related profits or monies. Sets forth the type of governmental actions that would be considered to be adequate steps to prevent the laundering of drug-related monies. Requires the annual report to the Congress on efforts to reduce drug trafficking to identify countries that are centers of drug-money laundering operations and contain plans and timetables for preventing and punishing such activities and a discussion of the adequacy of the measures taken in accordance with such plans. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-387 | 99 | hconres | 387 | A concurrent resolution relating to the arrest of U.S. News & World Report correspondent Nicholas Daniloff. | International Affairs | 1986-09-09 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 0 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his immediate and unconditional release; (2) expresses its concern that the Soviet Union's failure to resolve this matter threatens to undermine U.S.-Soviet relations and jeopardizes the summit meeting between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev; and (3) urges that all news gathering organizations that provide support to Soviet news organizations should consider appropriate actions to underscore the demand for Daniloff's release. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hconres-388 | 99 | hconres | 388 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the arrest and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union and to its impact on relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1986-09-09 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27] | NY | R | W000752 | 31 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the arrest by the Soviet Union of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and urges his immediate release; (2) holds the Soviet Union and General Secretary Gorbachev responsible for distress suffered by Nicholas Daniloff and his family and the severe impact of such action on U.S.-Soviet relations; and (3) to demonstrate U.S. outrage, urges the President to take appropriate diplomatic and economic steps against the Soviet Union for as long as Nicholas Daniloff is imprisoned. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-540 | 99 | hres | 540 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the detention by the Soviet Union of U.S. News & World Report correspondent Nicholas Daniloff. | International Affairs | 1986-09-09 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] | CA | R | D000492 | 17 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for detaining U.S. News & World Report foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his immediate release; and (2) urges the President to reject the release of Gennadi Zakharov in exchange for the release of Nicholas Daniloff. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-539 | 99 | hres | 539 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should place greater emphasis on the improvement of the capabilities of United States conventional forces, particularly in cooperation with other member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. | International Affairs | 1986-09-08 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should place greater emphasis on the improvement of U.S. conventional forces, particularly in cooperation with other member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and (2) such improvement should emphasize improved readiness and greater sustainability in conflict; defensive measures, particularly joint development and deployment of infantry antitank weapons; and the assumption that the United States would not be the first to use nuclear weapons. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 99-sres-486 | 99 | sres | 486 | A resolution relating to the arrest of U.S. correspondent Nicholas Daniloff. | International Affairs | 1986-09-08 | 1986-09-09 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 256. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 34 | Declares that the Senate: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his immediate and unconditional release; (2) expresses its concern that the Soviet Union's failure to resolve this matter threatens to undermine U.S.-Soviet relations and jeopardizes the summit meeting between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev; and (3) urges that all news gathering organizations that provide support to Soviet news organizations should consider appropriate actions to demand Daniloff's release. | 2021-06-30T20:24:39Z | |
| 99-sres-487 | 99 | sres | 487 | A resolution condemning the recent acts of terrorism in Pakistan and Turkey. | International Affairs | 1986-09-08 | 1986-09-09 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 257. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 30 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #257 (93-0)) Declares that the Senate: (1) condemns the most recent terrorist acts in Karachi, Pakistan, Istanbul, Turkey, and the kidnapping of Frank Herbert Reed in Beirut, Lebannon, and offers its condolences to the victims and to their families; (2) declares that international terrorism is a scourge and that all civilized nations should combat it; (3) urges close international cooperation in the prosecution and punishment of those responsibile for such acts; and (4) urges the President to take specified actions to combat terrorism and to make the release for Frank Herbert Reed and all other Americans held hostage in Lebanon a high priority national goal. | 2021-06-30T20:24:39Z | |
| 99-hconres-384 | 99 | hconres | 384 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the Soviet Union's continued interference with postal communications between the United States and the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1986-08-15 | 1986-10-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President, through the Secretary of State, should: (1) express to the Government of the Soviet Union the American people's disapproval concerning Soviet violations of and noncompliance with specified international agreements; and (2) raise the issue of Soviet violation of the Helsinki Final Act at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna in November 1986. Urges the U.S. Postal Service to increase its efforts to combat Soviet postal malfeasance and undertake an investigation concerning undelivered letters to Andrei Sakharov, informing the Congress and the Universal Postal Union of its findings. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-386 | 99 | hconres | 386 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the jamming of radio broadcasting is contrary to the best interests of the people of the world and should be terminated. | International Affairs | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | A000217 | 42 | Declares that the Congress: (1) calls upon the Soviet Union to cease interference with radio broadcasting, particularly the Voice of America; (2) urges the President to enter into discussions with the Soviet Union with respect to such interference; and (3) calls upon the people of the world to lend their support in this effort. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5475 | 99 | hr | 5475 | A bill to amend section 620(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the prohibition on assistance to Communist countries) and to require certain reports with respect to communist countries receiving United States humanitarian disaster relief assistance. | International Affairs | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 2 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the President from waiving the prohibition against providing assistance under such Act to any communist country unless the President finds and reports to the Congress that: (1) such assistance is vital to U.S. security; (2) in the case of countries specifically named in such Act as communist countries, the government of the recipient country no longer maintains a centrally-planned economy based on the Marxist-Leninist principles; (3) the government of the recipient country respects and observes internationally recognized standards of human rights; and (4) the assistance will encourage the deliverance of the recipient country from dependence on the Soviet Union or any other communist country. Adds to the list of countries designated as communist countries: (1) Cambodia; (2) Guyana; (3) Czechoslovakia; (4) Afghanistan; (5) Laos; (6) South Yemen; (7) Angola; (8) Benin; (9) Congo; (10) Mozambique; (11) Nicaragua; (12) Ethiopia; and (13) Surinam. Requires the President, whenever the United States is providing disaster relief to a communist country, to report to the Congress every three months on the steps being taken by that government to alleviate the conditions that make such assistance necessary. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sres-484 | 99 | sres | 484 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to international economic policy. | International Affairs | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) other industrial nations should take all actions necessary to increase the buying power of their people; and (2) all countries should work together for more fair and open trade. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-sconres-160 | 99 | sconres | 160 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the jamming of radio broadcasting is contrary to the best interests of the people of the world and should be terminated. | International Affairs | 1986-08-12 | 1986-08-12 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 27 | Declares that the Congress: (1) calls upon the Soviet Union to cease interference with radio broadcasting, particularly the Voice of America; (2) urges the President to enter into discussions with the Soviet Union with respect to such interference; and (3) calls upon the people of the world to lend their support in this effort. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-379 | 99 | hconres | 379 | A concurrent resolution concerning human rights violations in Nicaragua. | International Affairs | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] | FL | D | S000586 | 0 | Declares that the Congress: (1) is disturbed about the human rights abuses by the Sandinista Government of Nicaragua; (2) calls on the Sandinistas to allow La Prensa and Iglesia to reopen their offices and renew publication without restrictions; (3) urges the Sandinistas to end their persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua and allow religious and political parties to operate freely; and (4) condemns human rights violations by the Government of Nicaragua and calls upon the Sandinistas to allow the exercise of civil liberties by Nicaraguan citizens. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 99-hconres-378 | 99 | hconres | 378 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning human rights in Nicaragua. | International Affairs | 1986-08-08 | 1986-09-16 | Committee Consideration. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 9 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the Sandinista Government of Nicaragua for violating internationally recognized human rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of press; and (2) calls on that Government to cease its restrictions on civil liberties. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 99-sres-462 | 99 | sres | 462 | A resolution expressing the intention of the Senate not to confirm a new Ambassador to South Africa until certain conditions are met, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Declares that the Senate does not intend to give its advice and consent to the appointment of the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa until the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate have certified to the Senate that each of the following conditions have been met: (1) a timetable has been set for the elimination of apartheid; (2) all imprisoned individuals, including Nelson Mandela, who have been opposed to apartheid have been released; (3) banning orders have been lifted from all black political movements; (4) the Government of South Africa has initiated a dialogue with domestic opposition groups; and (5) the state of emergency and other emergency restrictions have been terminated. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5352 | 99 | hr | 5352 | International Narcotics Control Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-08-07 | 1986-09-08 | For Further Action See H.R.5484. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 41 | International Narcotics Control Act of 1986 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to promote the eventual elimination of narcotics production and trafficking in order that all countries meet their international obligations with respect to narcotics control efforts. Provides that failure of a country to cooperate in pursuing such goal would provide a basis for implementing a specified section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 relating to suspension of U.S. aid. Title I: International Narcotics Control Assistance Program - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the FY 1987 authorization for aid for international narcotics control. Authorizes additional funds for FY 1987 for international narcotics control. Permits such additional funds to be appropriated only if the President has submitted to the Congress: (1) a budget request for such funds; and (2) a plan showing how such funds will be used. Requires that a specified amount of the FY 1987 authorization for military assistance shall be available only to provide aircraft to countries receiving FY 1987 assistance for narcotics control. Requires such aircraft to be used solely for narcotics control eradication and interdiction efforts. Earmarks at least half such aircraft for Latin America. Requires the use of such aircraft to be administered in accordance with the narcotics control program authorities. Requires such aircraft to be made available to foreign countries only on a lease or loan basis. Requires the Secretary of State to maintain detailed records on the use of such aircraft. Requires such records to be available to the Congress upon request. Earmarks a specified amount of the FY 1987 international military education and training funds for education and training in the operation and maintenance of aircraft used in narcotics control interdiction and eradication efforts. Requires such assistance to be coordinated with the narcotics control assistance. Earmarks a specified amount of the FY 1987 international narcotics control as… | 2025-08-29T16:29:40Z | |
| 99-hr-5358 | 99 | hr | 5358 | Drug Eradication Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-08-07 | 1986-08-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Development Institutions and Finance. | House | Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34] | NY | D | L000516 | 3 | Drug Eradication Act of 1986 - Requires the United States to promote the development by narcotics producing or exporting countries of programs for the reduction and eventual eradication of such drugs in such countries. Requires such programs to include: (1) a description of the manner in which such reductions will be made; (2) a timetable for making such reductions; and (3) a description of alternative economic activities which could be implemented with the assistance of the multilateral development banks to replace the economic benefits derived from the cultivation and production of controlled substances. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to instruct the U.S. Executive Directors of the multilateral development banks to propose to the other directors of their respective banks that they: (1) provide all possible aid to each such country in developing a drug eradication program; and (2) increase lending to such a country with a crop substitution program which provides an economic alternative if such country has an adequate drug eradication program. Requires the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to: (1) examine the drug eradication program in each such country to determine whether it is adequate to meet the purposes of this Act; and (2) certify to the Secretary that the program is adequate for such purposes. Requires the Administrator to then review such programs annually and, if adequate progress has been made in meeting the goals and timetables of such programs, to certify such programs. Requires the Secretary, if within one year of enactment of this Act a country has not developed a certified drug eradication program, to instruct the U.S. Executive Directors of the multilateral development banks to vote against loans or other funds for such country until the Secretary instructs such Directors that such certification has been received. Requires the Secretary, if the Secretary has not received certification that adequate progress has been made in a country's drug eradic… | 2025-08-29T16:33:35Z | |
| 99-sconres-158 | 99 | sconres | 158 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of Mexico should condemn the recent fraud in the July 1986 elections and initiate steps to preserve the integrity of the electoral process. | International Affairs | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the longstanding friendship between Mexico and the United States is best served by the commitment of those countries to condemning electoral fraud. Declares that the Congress: (1) stresses that President Reagan and President de la Madrid should discuss the progress of Mexico in opening up its one-party system to greater democratic freedoms, address the growing drug problem, and discuss the July election in Chihuahua; (2) urges the President of Mexico to achieve "morally renovated" elections in upcoming State and municipal elections; and (3) encourages President de la Madrid to nullify the fraudulent elections in Chihuahua and schedule new elections. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-s-2712 | 99 | s | 2712 | A bill to extend the effective period of the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 until October 1, 1989. | International Affairs | 1986-08-04 | 1986-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 0 | Amends the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 to extend the effective period of such Act until October 1, 1989. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5329 | 99 | hr | 5329 | Drug Trade Elimination Act | International Affairs | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 1 | Drug Trade Elimination Act - Directs the President to make an annual determination of whether any foreign country: (1) is a source of drugs and other controlled substances that is significantly affecting the United States; and (2) has not cooperated with the United States in preventing such drugs and substances from significantly affecting the United States by taking specified actions. Requires the President to submit to the Congress an annual list, based on such determination, of countries that are uncooperative drug source nations. Denies to uncooperative drug source nations: (1) nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored nation treatment); or (2) preferential tariff treatment. Terminates such sanctions against a country designated as an uncooperative drug source nation if the President considers that such country has made significant progress and will continue to make progress in changing its narcotics control programs. | 2025-08-29T16:32:03Z | |
| 99-hres-524 | 99 | hres | 524 | A resolution welcoming Father Lawrence Jenco back to the United States after 18 months in captivity, encouraging those who assisted in securing his release to help in securing the release of the remaining hostages in Lebanon, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-05 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its elation of the return of Father Lawrence Jenco after 18 months of captivity in Lebanon; (2) restates its commitment to secure the release of the remaining hostages; (3) condemns that taking of the hostages, and any other act of terror, to influence U.S. foreign policy; (4) urges the return of U.S. diplomat William Buckley; (5) expresses its gratitude to all governments and individuals that helped to secure Father Jenco's release; and (6) condemns all governments and individuals who control areas in which terrorists operate and who allow acts of terrorism directed against U.S. citizens and others. Calls upon such governments to comply with their international obligations to act to prevent terrorism. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sjres-384 | 99 | sjres | 384 | A joint resolution instructing the U.S. Executive Directors of Multilateral Institutions to vote against loans to Chile. | International Affairs | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | Requires the U.S. Executive Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Monetary Fund, the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank to vote against any loan or technical assistance to Chile which is not for programs which serve the basic human needs of the Chilean people. Terminates the prohibition on loans to Chile if the Congress: (1) finds that the Government of Chile has ended its abuse of internationally recognized human rights, has agreed to extradite those individuals indicted for the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffit, and has brought to justice those individuals responsible for the death of Rodrigo Rojas; and (2) enacts a joint resolution repealing such prohibition. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sres-456 | 99 | sres | 456 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a new international convention on drug trafficking. | International Affairs | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) name a representative of Cabinet-level rank as head of the U.S. delegation to the 1987 World Conference on Drug Abuse; and (2) instruct such delegation to urge the adoption of specified objectives in any new international convention against drug trafficking. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sres-457 | 99 | sres | 457 | A resolution to commemorate the return of Reverend Lawrence Martin Jenco to freedom from captivity in Lebanon. | International Affairs | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 4 | Commemorates the return of Reverend Lawrence Martin Jenco from captivity in Lebanon. Urges the continuance of all efforts to gain the release of the other hostages. | 2021-06-30T19:53:22Z | |
| 99-hres-520 | 99 | hres | 520 | A resolution welcoming Father Lawrence Jenco back to the United States after 18 months in captivity, encouraging further Syrian help in securing the release of the remaining hostages in Lebanon, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-07-31 | 1986-08-01 | See H.Res.524. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its elation at the return of Father Lawrence Jenco after 18 months of captivity in Lebanon; (2) restates its commitment to secure the release of the remaining hostages; (3) condemns the taking of hostages, and any other act of terror, to influence U.S. foreign policy; (4) urges the return of U.S. diplomat William Buckley; and (5) expresses its gratitude to all governments and individuals involved in helping to secure Father Jenco's release. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2701 | 99 | s | 2701 | Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-07-30 | 1986-10-09 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 3 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate) Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 - Title I: Policy of the United States with respect to ending apartheid - Requires U.S. policy toward South Africa to be designed to bring about the establishment of a nonracial democracy in South Africa. Sets forth actions that the United States shall encourage South Africa to take, including releasing Nelson Mandela and establishing a timetable for the elimination of apartheid laws. Requires the United States to adjust its actions toward South Africa to reflect the progress made by South Africa in establishing a nonracial democracy. Declares that U.S. policy toward the African National Congress, the Pan African Congress, and their affiliates shall be designed to bring about a suspension of violence that will lead to the start of negotiations. Requires the United States to work toward this goal by encouraging such organizations, through diplomatic and political measures, to: (1) suspend terrorist activities; (2) make known their commitment to a free and democratic post-apartheid South Africa; (3) agree to enter into negotiations for the peaceful solution to South Africa's problems; and (4) reexamine their ties to the South African Communist Party. Requires the United States to adjust its actions toward South Africa not only to reflect progress or lack of progress made by South Africa in establishing a nonracial democracy but also to reflect progress or lack of progress made by such organizations in bringing about a suspension of violence. Declares that U.S. policy toward the victims of apartheid is to use economic, political, diplomatic, and other means to remove the apartheid system and to assist the victims of apartheid to overcome the handicaps imposed on them by apartheid. Sets forth actions the United States will take to help the victims of apartheid. Declares that U.S. policy toward the other countries in the region shall be designed to encourage democratic forms of government, respect for human rights, political indep… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sjres-382 | 99 | sjres | 382 | A joint resolution to establish a United States Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1986-07-30 | 1986-07-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 0 | Establishes the United States Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations to examine and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the United Nations and to submit to the President recommendations on ways to improve its effectiveness and the role of the United States in such organization. Sets forth specified items which the Commission should focus on in carrying out its duties. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President, the Congress, and the Secretary General of the United Nations a report containing a detailed statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Allows the Commission to receive private contributions. Requires the General Accounting Office to conduct audits of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the submission of its report. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hconres-373 | 99 | hconres | 373 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the need for international cooperative efforts to identify the individuals exposed to radiation as a result of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union and to monitor the health status of those individuals so as to increase, for their benefit and the benefit of the citizens of the United States and of all the world's peoples, the level of understanding of the effects of exposure to radiation. | International Affairs | 1986-07-29 | 1986-10-14 | Executive Comment Received From NRC. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | W000215 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President: (1) is commended for his efforts to assist the Soviet Union in the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident; (2) should continue to offer U.S. assistance; (3) should take appropriate action, in concert with other nations and organizations, to conduct an assessment of the health effects of radiation exposure; and (4) should place the promotion of such international efforts on the agenda of the next U.S.-Soviet summit meeting. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-517 | 99 | hres | 517 | A resolution welcoming Father Lawrence Jenco back to the United States after over 18 months in captivity, encouraging further Syrian help in securing the release of the remaining hostages in Lebanon, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-07-29 | 1986-08-01 | See H.Res.524. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its elation at the return of Father Lawrence Jenco after 18 months of captivity in Lebanon; (2) restates its commitment to secure the release of the remaining hostages; (3) condemns the taking of the hostages, and any other act of terror, to influence U.S. foreign policy; (4) urges a full accounting and return of U.S. diplomat William Buckley; and (5) expresses its gratitude to the Syrian Government, particularly President Hafez al Assad, for the return of Father Jenco. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2697 | 99 | s | 2697 | Narcotics Importation, Manufacture, and Control Act | International Affairs | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 0 | Narcotics Importation, Manufacture, and Control Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the criminal penalties for: (1) importing or exporting controlled substances; (2) bringing or possessing on board a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle a controlled substance; and (3) manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence for persons convicted of such offenses. Denies such persons eligibility for parole. Permits imposing criminal penalties for attempts or conspiracies to commit such offenses. Requires such penalties to be imposed in the same manner and to the same extent as is prescribed for actually committing the offenses involved. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence for persons convicted of such attempts or conspiracies and denies such persons eligibility for parole if such sentences and parole are precluded for actually committing the offenses involved. Amends the Controlled Substances Act to require that any person who manufactures a controlled substance shall be imprisoned for the entire maximum term of imprisonment for such violation. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence and denies such persons eligibility for parole. Adds cocaine to the list of schedule I narcotics. Imposes a mandatory 20-year prison term and a fine of not more than $250,000 for persons who are convicted of manufacturing or distributing 100 grams of cocaine. | 2025-08-29T16:33:05Z | |
| 99-sconres-156 | 99 | sconres | 156 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the need for international cooperative efforts to identify the individuals exposed to radiation as a result of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union and to monitor the health status of those individuals so as to increase, for their benefit and the benefit of the citizens of the United States and of all the world's peoples, the level of understanding of the effects of exposure to radiation. | International Affairs | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President: (1) is commended for his efforts to assist the Soviet Union in the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident; (2) should continue to offer U.S. assistance; (3) should take appropriate action, in concert with other nations and organizations, to conduct an assessment of the health effects of radiation exposure; and (4) should place the promotion of such international efforts on the agenda of the next U.S.-Soviet summit meeting. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sres-455 | 99 | sres | 455 | A resolution to call for the creation of an early notification system for nuclear accidents. | International Affairs | 1986-07-28 | 1986-07-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should express its support, through the U.S. Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency at the September conference, for the creation of an early notification system for nuclear accidents. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sres-454 | 99 | sres | 454 | A resolution urging the full restoration in Eastern Europe of the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and of freedom of religion for the people of all Captive Nations, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-07-25 | 1986-10-01 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 15 | Declares that the Senate: (1) recognizes the right of the people of Ukraine, Lithuania, Romania, Czechoslovakia, and other Soviet-bloc Eastern European countries to have religious freedom; and (2) deplores the refusal by the Soviet Union and Romania to recognize the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and the refusal by those countries to restore Church property. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should instruct the U.S. delegation to the Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to press the restoration of the Church and freedom of all religions. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sconres-155 | 99 | sconres | 155 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for a transition to democracy in Paraguay. | International Affairs | 1986-07-24 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 9 | Declares that the Congress: (1) supports the efforts of democratic forces in Paraguay to achieve a return to democracy and believes that all Paraguayans should be allowed to participate in the political process; (2) calls upon the Government of Paraguay and leaders of all sectors of Paraguayan society to demonstrate their commitment to a transition to democracy; and (3) commends the U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay for implementing a policy of support for human rights and political freedom in Paraguay. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5227 | 99 | hr | 5227 | Separation of Powers Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-07-23 | 1986-08-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Separation of Powers Act of 1986 - Repeals the War Powers Resolution. Deletes the provision contained in the law providing for an early warning system in Sinai that permits the Congress to require the removal of U.S. civilian personnel assigned to Sinai if the Congress by concurrent resolution determines that the safety of such personnel is jeopardized or that continuation of their role is no longer necessary. Amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to repeal the authority of the Congress to terminate a declaration of a national emergency by concurrent resolution. Amends the Neutrality Act of 1939 to repeal the provision that authorizes the Congress by concurrent resolution to declare that a state a war exists between foreign states. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to delete certain provisions that give the Congress the authority to limit certain international aid programs, including nuclear transfers, by adopting a concurrent resolution. Deletes the provision prohibiting the use of foreign aid funds to train the police forces of foreign countries. Changes certain provisions relating to the Department of Defense that give the Congress the authority to limit actions of the Department of Defense by adopting a resolution or a concurrent resolution or by requiring the Department of Defense to notify the Congress before taking action (including provisions dealing with the ordering to duty of selected reserves, emergency construction projects, contributions for NATO infrastructure, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and a long-range proving ground for guided missiles). Amends certain Acts dealing with armed forces personnel and veterans' health care to limit the authority of the Congress to oversee programs contained in such Acts. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to delete the provision authorizing the Congress to nullify a proposed rule or order by passage of a resolution. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nucear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 to del… | 2025-08-29T16:30:31Z | |
| 99-hconres-372 | 99 | hconres | 372 | A concurrent resolution commending King Hassan of Morocco and Prime Minister Peres of Israel for their sincere commitment to peace, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1986-07-22 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40] | CA | R | B000024 | 0 | Declares that the Congress commends the commitment to peace of King Hassan of Morocco and Prime Minister Shimon Peres of Israel. Commends the Governments of Israel and Morocco for their efforts toward securing peace. Urges King Hassan to encourage other Arab leaders to follow his path and resolve their conflicts with Israel. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hconres-370 | 99 | hconres | 370 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to repression by the Government of Pakistan of individuals known as Ahmadis. | International Affairs | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of Pakistan should: (1) repeal Ordinance XX; (2) cease persecution of Ahmadis; (3) provide that trials of civilians by military courts be reviewed by civilian courts; and (4) restore human rights to all the Pakistani people. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-hjres-673 | 99 | hjres | 673 | A joint resolution in support of an early transition to democracy in Chile and Paraguay. | International Affairs | 1986-07-17 | 1986-08-28 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 25 | Declares that the United States reaffirms that the U.S. Ambassadors to Chile and Paraguay represent the policies of the United States, the American people, and the Congress. States that in order to further support democracy in those countries: (1) the United States condemns the acts of repression by the Governments of Chile and Paraguay and calls for the adoption of a timetable for the transition to democracy in both countries; and (2) the U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development institution shall vote against any loan or other financial assistance for Chile or Paraguay which is not directed to programs that serve the human needs of the people. Provides for the redemption of such assistance upon certification by the President to the Congress that both countries have made progress in recognition of human rights, economic equity, and the transition to democracy. Provides that the Congress shall have 15 days after receiving a presidential certification to enact a joint resolution disapproving the certification. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 99-hres-498 | 99 | hres | 498 | A resolution commending the Government of Ghana for its establishment of the W.E.B. DuBois Shrine and Memorial Center for Pan-African Culture. | International Affairs | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Africa. | House | Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000919 | 21 | Declares that the House of Representatives commends the Government of Ghana for its establishment of the W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Center for Pan-African Culture and the Shrine for the entombment of his remains. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hres-499 | 99 | hres | 499 | A resolution condemning the government of Chile for the death of Rodrigo Rojas de Negri and commending United States Ambassador to Chile Harry G. Barnes for attempting to gain proper medical attention for the youth and for representing the United States at the funeral of Rodrigo Rojas de Negri. | International Affairs | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 0 | Declares that the House of Representatives commends Ambassador Harry Barnes for attending the funeral of Rodrigo Rojas De Negri and for his efforts to obtain medical care for the youth. Holds the Government of Chile responsible for his injuries and denial of proper medical care. Condemns the Government of Chile for Rodrigo Rojas' death. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5183 | 99 | hr | 5183 | Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act | International Affairs | 1986-07-16 | 1986-08-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3] | WV | D | W000654 | 24 | Anti-Apartheid Petroleum Sanctions Act - Provides for divestiture of U.S. investments in the oil industry in South Africa and for a ban on oil exports to South Africa unless the following conditions are met within 12-months of enactment of this Act: (1) certification by the President to the Congress that South Africa has freed Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners and has entered into good faith negotiations with truly representative leaders of the black majority for a new political system or has totally dismantled apartheid; and (2) enactment of a joint resolution approving such certification. Provides for expedited consideration of such joint resolution. Requires the divestiture of U.S. investments in the oil industry in South Africa to be effective six months after such 12-month period. Makes the prohibition on U.S. exports of oil to South Africa effective at the end of such 12-month period. Prohibits any Federal agency from issuing a lease or permit for the exploration, development, or production of coal, gas, or oil to anyone who violates the divestiture provision or the export prohibition of this Act. Provides for enforcement of this Act. Sets forth additional penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:32:08Z | |
| 99-hres-497 | 99 | hres | 497 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for greater international cooperation in responding to nuclear disasters. | International Affairs | 1986-07-16 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | Z000014 | 0 | Declares that the House of Representatives calls upon the President to enter into negotiations with: (1) the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to establish the League as the primary coordinator of international disaster relief for the victims of nuclear accidents; and (2) other countries to gain their cooperation with the League to aid the victims of such accidents. Calls upon all national Red Cross, Magen David Adom, and Red Crescent committees, including the American Red Cross, to cooperate with the League to aid the victims of nuclear accidents. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sres-446 | 99 | sres | 446 | A resolution condemning the government of Chile for the death of Rodrigo Rojas de Negri. | International Affairs | 1986-07-16 | 1986-07-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 10 | Declares that the Senate commends Ambassador Harry Barnes for attending the funeral of Rodrigo Rojas De Negri and for his efforts to obtain medical care for the youth. Holds the Government of Chile responsible for his injuries and denial of proper medical care. Condemns the Government of Chile for Rodrigo Rojas' death. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hjres-669 | 99 | hjres | 669 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the freedom and independence of the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. | International Affairs | 1986-07-15 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 1 | Declares that the Congress: (1) recognizes the continuing desire and right of the people of the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for independence from the Soviet Union; (2) calls upon the President to direct world attention to the Baltic States' right of self-determination by issuing a statement that informs U.N. member nations of U.S. support for such self-determination and nonrecognition of the Soviet incorporation of the Baltic States; and (3) calls upon the President to promote Soviet compliance with the Helsinki Final Act. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5169 | 99 | hr | 5169 | A bill to provide that the assignment of the senior military attache to the United States mission of a foreign country is subject to the approval of the ambassador to that foreign country. | International Affairs | 1986-07-15 | 1986-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide that the assignment of a senior military attache to the U.S. mission to a foreign country shall be subject to the approval of the chief of mission to that country. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-sres-445 | 99 | sres | 445 | An executive resolution to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations of further consideration of the SALT II Treaty. | International Affairs | 1986-07-15 | 1986-07-15 | Submitted in the Senate and ordered to lie over, under the rule. | Senate | Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] | IN | R | Q000007 | 1 | Discharges the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from further consideration of the SALT II Treaty. | 2021-06-30T19:53:19Z | |
| 99-hjres-667 | 99 | hjres | 667 | A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1986, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day". | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-08-06 | See S.J.Res.371. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 65 | Designates August 1, 1986, the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Requests the President to: (1) reassert American commitment to the Helsinki Accords; (2) raise the issue of noncompliance with such Accords with the U.S.S.R. and the Warsaw Pact nations; and (3) convey to U.S. allies the necessity of unity on these points. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2605 | 99 | s | 2605 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to facilitate the use of economic support fund assistance for commodity import programs. | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 7 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to provide assistance to a country through the Economic Support Fund for commodity import programs whenever the needs of such country and of the United States would be better met through such assistance rather than through cash transfers. Requires countries receiving cash transfers under the Economic Support Fund to use such transfers, whenever practicable, to pay for U.S. goods or for services performed by a U.S. national. Requires the Comptroller General to monitor and audit the cash expenditures transferred through the Economic Support Fund. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-s-2610 | 99 | s | 2610 | Philippines Assistance Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | Philippines Assistance Act of 1986 - Authorizes supplemental appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for economic assistance and for FY 1986 for military assistance for the Philippines. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) consider the feasibility of appointing a Special Coordinator for U.S. programs for the Philippines; (2) consider the feasibility of suspending the collection of interest and principal payments on U.S. loans to the Philippines until official debt rescheduling agreements have been negotiated; (3) consider the implications of negotiating a debt rescheduling agreement on the amounts coming due in 1986 and 1987; and (4) make every effort to ensure that other creditors are encouraged to make comparable concessions to the Philippines. Amends the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 to repeal certain limits on aid to the Philippines. | 2025-08-29T16:31:57Z | |
| 99-s-2636 | 99 | s | 2636 | South African Restrictions Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 0 | South African Restrictions Act of 1986 - Prohibits any U.S. person from: (1) making any loan to, or providing funds for a loan to, South Africa or any organization owned or controlled by South Africa; or (2) otherwise making any investment in South Africa. Provides that such prohibition shall apply to loans or investments made or entered into after June 1, 1986. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the takeoff and landing in the United States of: (1) aircraft owned by South Africa or South African nationals; or (2) in the case of an aircraft which is scheduled to land in or which has taken off from South Africa, aircraft owned by U.S. nationals. Authorizes the Secretary to make exceptions to such prohibition in emergencies. Declares that it is U.S. policy to encourage all U.S. firms in South Africa to adhere to fair labor principles. Prohibits any Federal agency from interceding with any foreign government regarding the export marketing activity in any country of a U.S. national who employs more than 25 individuals in South Africa and does not adhere to the fair labor principles specified in this Act. Sets forth such principles. Expresses the sense of the Congress that such U.S. nationals should take reasonable measures to extend the scope of their influence on activities outside the workplace. Requires the Secretary of State and the head of any other Federal agency carrying out activities in South Africa to: (1) take the necessary steps to ensure that such fair labor practices are applied to their South African employees; and (2) try, in procuring goods or services in South Africa, to assist businesses that are more than 50 percent owned by South Africans disadvantaged by the apartheid system. Prohibits importing into the United States South African arms, ammunition, or military vehicles or any manufacturing data for such articles. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to earmark specified amounts of the funds in the Economic Support Fund for FY 1987 and the following fiscal years for as… | 2025-08-29T16:29:27Z | |
| 99-sconres-154 | 99 | sconres | 154 | A concurrent resolution concerning the Soviet Union's persecution of members of the Ukrainian and other public Helsinki Monitoring Groups. | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-10-01 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 49 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should insist at the Vienna Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and in discussions with Communist Party and Soviet leaders, that imprisoned and exiled members of the Ukrainian and other Helsinki Monitoring Groups be released and allowed to emigrate to the countries of their choice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State should ensure that the U.S. consulate in Kiev reports on Soviet human rights violations in the Ukraine; and (2) such information should be included in reports on compliance with the Helsinki Final Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-sjres-371 | 99 | sjres | 371 | A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1986 as "Helsinki Human Rights Day". | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-08-06 | Became Public Law No: 99-374. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 36 | Designates August 1, 1986, the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Requests the President to: (1) reassert American commitment to the Helsinki Accords; (2) raise the issue of noncompliance with such Accords with the U.S.S.R. and the Warsaw Pact nations; and (3) convey to U.S. allies the necessity of unity on these points. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-sres-437 | 99 | sres | 437 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Mexico should open its one-party system to greater democratic freedoms in the upcoming election. | International Affairs | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the friendship between Mexico and the United States is best served by the commitment of these countries to democratic freedoms and institutions. Declares that the Senate: (1) urges the President of Mexico to live up to his pledge to open the one-party system there to greater democratic freedoms in the upcoming elections; (2) encourages the Government of Mexico to appoint an independent citizen body representing all political parties to evaluate the elections and to work with the Commission Federal Electoral; and (3) stresses that Mexico should continue its commitment to democratic principles. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5081 | 99 | hr | 5081 | Assistance for Democracy Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-06-24 | 1986-08-11 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #308 (219-178)) Assistance for Democracy Act of 1986 - Title I: Promoting Democracy in the Philippines - Authorizes supplemental appropriations for FY 1986 for economic and military assistance for the Philippines. Earmarks a specified amount of such economic assistance for Peace Corps programs in the Philippines. Permits payment of the economic assistance funds to the Philippines only if such funds are kept in a separate account. Prohibits using previously appropriated funds to provide such economic assistance. Amends the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 to repeal certain limits on aid to the Philippines. Urges the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to use development assistance funds to support private and voluntary organizations through which Filipino-Americans serve in the Philippines on a volunteer basis using their expertise to assist economic and social development efforts in areas of the greatest need. Earmarks for the Philippines certain FY 1987 funds for: (1) military assistance; (2) the Economic Support Fund; and (3) foreign military sales financing. Title II: Promoting Democracy in Haiti - Earmarks for Haiti specified amounts of FY 1987 funds from the: (1) Economic Support Fund; (2) development assistance funds; (3) Food for Peace programs; and (4) Inter-American Foundation. Provides that assistance from the Economic Support Fund and the development assistance programs may be obligated for assistance for Haiti only if the President determines that the Government of Haiti is meeting specified conditions, including improving its human rights record and continuing to cooperate in halting illegal emigration to the United States. Permits payment of the Economic Support Fund assistance to Haiti only if such funds are kept in a separate account. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 to increase the FY 1987 authorization for the Inter-American Foundation. Requires a Foreign Commercial Service officer to be a… | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-hres-485 | 99 | hres | 485 | A resolution directing the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain information concerning activities of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North or any other member of the staff of the National Security Council in support of the Nicaraguan resistance. | International Affairs | 1986-06-24 | 1986-07-30 | Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 99-724 (Part I). | House | Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16] | TX | D | C000621 | 0 | Directs the President, within seven days of adoption of this resolution, to provide to the House of Representatives: (1) a complete list of any communications between Lieutenant Colonel Oliver L. North or any other National Security Council (NSC) staff member and any private individual or any foreign government concerning non-U.S. aid to the Nicaraguan resistance and any NSC document concerning the provision of such aid; (2) a complete list of any documents concerning any contact or other communication since July 28, 1983, between Lieutenant Colonel North or any other NSC staff member and any member or representative of the Nicaraguan resistance; and (3) a complete list of any documents concerning communication since July 28, 1983, between Lieutenant Colonel North or any other NSC staff member and Robert W. Owen, Major General John K. Singlaub, and John Hull. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 99-hres-486 | 99 | hres | 486 | A resolution calling for the elimination of funding of former Secretary General Kurt Waldheim's retirement allowance from the United Nations budget. | International Affairs | 1986-06-24 | 1986-07-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] | NY | D | S000148 | 0 | Calls upon the President to instruct the U.S. permanent representative to to the United Nations to introduce in the General Assembly measures designed to eliminate Kurt Waldheim's retirement allowance. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5055 | 99 | hr | 5055 | Narcotics Smuggling Reduction Act of 1986 | International Affairs | 1986-06-19 | 1986-10-27 | See H.R.5484. | House | Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] | MD | R | B000392 | 0 | Narcotics Smuggling Reduction Act of 1986 - Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to report annually to the Congress on the total of all illegal narcotics smuggled into the United States during the previous fiscal year. Prohibits U.S. aid to a country if the total amount of illegal narcotics smuggled into the United States from such country does not decrease by ten percent annually. Authorizes restoring aid to such country if the Secretary of State certifies that such nation is the source, in the year before certification, of no greater percentage of smuggled narcotics than any nation which has not been affected by this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:30:06Z |
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