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H.R. 3778 (98th)

A bill to require congressional consent before the introduction of United States combat forces into Central America.

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Introduced

3 August 1983

Last action

18 August 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-39], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]

Subjects

Defence

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23 January 2025

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Summary

Prohibits sending combat troops into Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua for training exercises or any other purposes unless: (1) Congress has authorized their presence in advance by a joint resolution signed by the President; or (2) the presence of such troops is necessary to provide for the immediate evacuation of U.S. citizens, or to respond to a clear and present danger of military attack on the United States. Declares that, in either case, the President should advise and consult, to the extent possible, in advance with the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 3 August 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 August 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 August 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 August 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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