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H.R. 1270 (98th)

A bill declaring the President's January 1983 certification with respect to El Salvador to be null and void.

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Introduced

3 February 1983

Last action

10 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]

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Summary

Declares that the presidential certification submitted to the Congress with respect to sending military aid to El Salvador is null and void. Directs the President to immediately suspend such assistance. Requires the suspension to remain in effect during 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. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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