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H.R. 5932 (97th)

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982

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Introduced

23 March 1982

Last action

24 March 1982 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]

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Summary

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of U.S. armed forces in El Salvador for combat unless: (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces; (2) the armed forces are necessary to meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States; or (3) they are necessary to meet a clear and present danger to U.S. citizens and to evacuate the U.S. citizens. Requires the President to describe in a report to Congress the grounds for sending the troops into El Salvador if they were not sent pursuant to a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 March 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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