H.Con.Res. 287 — Calling for a United States policy of promoting the continuation, for a minimum of an additional 10 years, of the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and otherwise expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to conserving and protecting the world's whale populations. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 287101th Congress

Calling for a United States policy of promoting the continuation, for a minimum of an additional 10 years, of the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and otherwise expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to conserving and protecting the world's whale populations.

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Animals

Summary

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) promote maximum conservation and protection of the world's whales; (2) work to continue the International Whaling Commission moratorium on the commercial killing of whales and maintain zero catch limits for all whale stocks for at least another decade; (3) work to strengthen the Commission and encourage it to carry out long-term, nonlethal research for all whale stocks on a global basis; and (4) in promoting protection, make use of diplomatic channels, domestic and international law, and all other means.

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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 126A concurrent resolution calling for a United States policy of promoting the continuation, for a minimum of an additional 10 years, of the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and otherwise expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to conserving and protecting the world's whale population.
1990-06-29Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Legislative Actions

1990-03-14
Introduced in House
1990-03-14
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1990-03-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
1990-04-02
Executive Comment Requested from State.
1990-05-02
Favorable Executive Comment Received from State.
1990-05-02
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
1990-05-02
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1990-05-17
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
1990-05-17
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1990-06-12
Mr. Yatron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
1990-06-12
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
1990-06-12
Considered under suspension of the rules.
1990-06-12
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

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