(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and expresses sympathy for the ongoing effects of the disaster, including adverse health consequences and deaths.
Calls upon national and international health organizations to focus their research into the public health consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster into areas identified by the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, so that the global community can benefit from the findings of such research.
Supports continued U.S. assistance, and urges other countries and the European Union to continue to provide assistance, to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, the Shelter Implementation Plan, construction of a facility to store spent nuclear fuel, and other efforts to mitigate the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1403-1407)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 703.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1418-1419)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H1403)
Roll Call #83 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H1403)
Roll Call #83 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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