To amend title 10, United States Code, to strengthen the limitations on participation of the Armed Forces in foreign airshows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment.

Summary

Prohibits: (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, and military personnel and equipment from participating in any airshow or trade exhibition held outside the United States; or (2) the Secretaries from using training or readiness requirements to indirectly support such a show or exhibition. Provides an exception in the case of military equipment used to support such an airshow or exhibition on behalf of a defense contractor or industrial association, as long as such contractor or association fully reimburses the United States for all incremental costs of such support.

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Timeline

1. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

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2. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2389)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 12 January 1998

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 March 1998

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 13 November 1997 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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