Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to action that should be taken to account for Americans listed as missing in action from the Korean conflict.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Feb 1989): Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 2, sponsored by Representative Brian J. Donnelly (D-MA), is a congressional resolution expressing the sense of Congress. Its stated purpose is to convey a message regarding actions that Congress believes should be taken to account for Americans who went missing in action during the Korean conflict.
This resolution is directed at the broader Congress and conveys a sentiment about a specific historical issue. It does not appear to create new laws or regulations directly impacting individuals or organizations. Its focus is on urging action related to accounting for missing service members.
Introduced in 1989, H.Con.Res. 2 was referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. The bill's full text has not been published. At this stage, its future progression through the legislative process is not specified.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should formally request North Korea to undertake a search for, and provide an accounting of, the whereabouts or fate of the 8,177 Americans listed as missing in action from the Korean conflict.
Timeline
3 Feb 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 2 do?
- H.Con.Res. 2, sponsored by Representative Brian J. Donnelly (D-MA), is a congressional resolution expressing the sense of Congress. Its stated purpose is to convey a message regarding actions that Congress believes should be taken to account for Americans who went missing in action during the Korean conflict. This resolution is directed at the broader Congress and conveys a sentiment about a specific historical issue. It does not appear to create new laws or regulations directly impacting individuals or organizations. Its focus is on urging action related to accounting for missing service members. Introduced in 1989, H.Con.Res. 2 was referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. The bill's full text has not been published. At this stage, its future progression through the legislative process is not specified.
- Has H.Con.Res. 2 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 2. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 2?
- H.Con.Res. 2 was sponsored by Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] (D-MA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 2?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. (3 Feb 1989).
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