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H.R. 5632 (98th)

A bill to prohibit the introduction of United States Armed Forces into or over El Salvador or Nicaragua for combat, and to prohibit United States support for military and paramilitary operations against Nicaragua.

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Introduced

9 May 1984

Last action

17 May 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1]

Subjects

Defence

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23 January 2025

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Summary

Prohibits introducing U.S. armed forces into or over El Salvador or Nicaragua for combat purposes and prohibits obligating or spending U.S. funds for such introduction, unless: (1) the Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces; or (2) such introduction of U.S. armed forces is necessary to meet a clear and present danger of hostile attack upon the United States or to meet a clear and present danger to, and to provide evacuation of, U.S. citizens. Requires the President, if U.S. forces enter El Salvador or Nicaragua under one of the exceptions to the prohibition, to describe the reasons for their actions to Congress. Provides for expedited consideration of legislation seeking a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the introduction of U.S. armed forces into or over Nicaragua or El Salvador. Prohibits U.S. agencies from providing any assistance or funding to support military or paramilitary operations in or against Nicaragua by any nation, group, organization, or individual.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 May 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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