H.Res. 497 (99th): A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for greater international cooperation in responding to nuclear disasters.

Introduced:
Jul 16, 1986 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edwin Zschau [R-CA12]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 16, 1986, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 16, 1986
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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7/16/1986--Introduced.
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.

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