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HCONRES 129 - 99

A concurrent resolution to establish a Congressional Commission to be known as the "Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia" to determine whether or not U.S. POWs are being held in Southeast Asia and to report to Congress appropriate action to effect the release of any POWs found to be alive.

Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Apr 3, 2004

Establishes in the legislative branch of the Government the Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia to conduct an investigation and report to the Congress its findings with respect to the existence and the release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. Sets forth specified administrative procedures and powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to terminate 30 days after the filing of its report to the Congress or on January 3, 1987, whichever occurs first.

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Oct 15, 1986

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 15, 1986

Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Oct 15, 1985

Measure Defeated by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Sep 12, 1985

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Jun 25, 1985

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.

May 7, 1985

Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD.

May 3, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Apr 24, 1985

Introduced in House

Apr 24, 1985

Introduced in House

Apr 24, 1985

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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