A bill to withdraw U.S. military forces in Central America and to limit the introduction of U.S. military forces without Congressional approval.

Summary

Requires that U.S. military forces which were introduced into Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua on or after August 1, 1983, shall be withdrawn by April 22, 1984. Prohibits sending U.S. armed forces into such countries for training exercises or any other purpose until: (1) Congress has authorized their presence in advance by a joint resolution signed by the President; or (2) the presence of such forces is necessary to provide for the immediate evacuation of U.S. citizens, or to respond to a clear and present danger of military attack on the United States. Declares that, in either case, the President should advise and, to the extent possible, consult in advance with the Congress.

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Timeline

1. 22 February 1984

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 February 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 February 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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