Nonintervention Act of 1988

Summary

Nonintervention Act of 1988 - Prohibits the use of Government funds for the purpose of introducing U.S. armed forces into or over the territory or waters of Honduras or Nicaragua for combat unless: (1) the Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such introduction; or (2) such introduction is necessary to meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States to protect the U.S. embassy, or to protect and evacuate U.S. citizens. Prohibits the use of Government funds to introduce U.S. armed forces into Honduras for purposes other than military exercises in a number exceeding the total number of such forces in Honduras as of March 15, 1988, unless such conditions have been met. Prohibits the use of Government funds to involve U.S. armed forces in military exercises in Honduras unless the Congress has been notified in writing at least 30 days in advance. Defines "combat" as delivering weapons fire upon an enemy. Sets forth procedures for considering legislation authorizing the introduction of U.S. armed forces for combat.

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Timeline

1. 18 March 1988

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 March 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 18 March 1988

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
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