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H.J.Res. 552 (97th)

A joint resolution declaring the President's July certification with respect to El Salvador to be void.

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Introduced

28 July 1982

Last action

11 August 1982 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-39], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]

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Summary

Declares that the presidential certification submitted to the Congress with respect to sending military aid to El Salvador is void. Directs the President to immediately suspend such assistance. Requires the suspension to remain in effect during FY 1982 and 1983. Prohibits the President from making another such certification until Congress enacts a joint resolution declaring that El Salvador has met specified conditions.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 August 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 August 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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