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H.R. 5837 (97th)

A bill to prohibit United States assistance for military or paramilitary operations against the Government of Nicaragua.

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Introduced

16 March 1982

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Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.

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Summary

Prohibits any U.S. aid for military or paramilitary operations in or against Nicaragua unless: (1) the President determines that such aid would be in the national security interest; (2) the President submits to Congress a report containing a description of the proposed aid and a certification that such aid is in the national security interest; and (3) the Congress enacts a joint resolution approving such aid. States that the prohibition does not apply to aid furnished solely for humanitarian purposes.

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