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H.R. 1619 (98th)

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1983

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Introduced

23 February 1983

Last action

3 March 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1983 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of U.S. armed forces in El Salvador for combat unless: (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces; (2) the armed forces are necessary to meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States; or (3) they are necessary to meet a clear and present danger to U.S. citizens and to evacuate the U.S. citizens. Requires the President to describe in a report to Congress the grounds for sending the troops into El Salvador if they were not sent pursuant to a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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