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H.R. 5747 (97th)

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982

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8 March 1982

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29 August 2025

Summary

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of U.S. armed forces in combat in El Salvador unless and until Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of the armed forces. Makes the provisions of the War Powers Resolution applicable to El Salvador only if specified conditions are met.

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