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H.J.Res. 172 (100th)

A joint resolution to express congressional commitment to aid all nations and peoples in Latin America in their efforts to halt the spread of communism.

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Introduced

5 March 1987

Last action

16 March 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

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Source updated

23 January 2025

Summary

Declares it to be U.S. policy to support and aid the survival of democratic governments in Latin America through a program of assistance, including domestic aid to the people in the region, and to assist any nation or peoples in Latin America who request American assistance to halt the introduction of communist nations' combatants or equipment into their respective countries.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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