H.Con.Res. 111 (97th): A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the Soviet Union should cease its imprisonment of Yuriy Shukhevych and permit him and his family to emigrate from the Soviet Union.

Introduced:
Apr 08, 1981 (97th Congress, 1981–1982)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joel Pritchard [R-WA1]
Status:
Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Con.Res. stands for House concurrent resolution.

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Status

This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on June 21, 1982. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.

Progress
Introduced Apr 08, 1981
Reported by Committee Sep 17, 1981
Passed Senate Jun 21, 1982
Cosponsors
65 cosponsors (41D, 22R, 1I, 1N) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated Jun 21, 1982.

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4/8/1981--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should comply with various declarations and international agreements by providing proper medical care to Yuriy Shukhevych, by releasing him from prison, and by permitting him and his family to emigrate; (2) the President should express continuing U.S. opposition to the imprisonment and maltreatment of Yuriy Shukhevych; and (3) the President should reiterate that the United States, in evaluating its relations with other nations, will consider the extent to which other nations honor their international commitments, especially their human rights commitments.

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