A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2559-2560)

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 28, 1994

Calls upon the Government of France to stop immediately its harassment of U.S. seafood producers and products. Demands that the Government of France compensate U.S. companies that have had seafood products damaged by its actions. Calls upon the President to identify appropriate forms of sanctions that can be taken against the Government of France for its violation of international trade agreements.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D–MA

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Actions

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Mar 8, 1994
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2559-2560)
Mar 8, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2559-2560)
Mar 8, 1994
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 8, 1994
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 28, 1994
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 28, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2035-2036)
Feb 28, 1994
Introduced in Senate

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Introduced in Senate · Feb 28, 1994 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze S.Res.183 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.183, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/183

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-03-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres183/BILLS-103sres183ats.htm

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Analyze S.Res.183 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.183, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/183

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-03-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres183/BILLS-103sres183ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.183 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.183, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/183

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-03-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres183/BILLS-103sres183ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.183, 103rd Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States fishing industry.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-resolution/183

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 1994-03-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sres183/BILLS-103sres183ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:02:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.183 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.