Persian Gulf Navigation Protection Act of 1987

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Persian Gulf Navigation Protection Act of 1987 - Declares that for purposes of the War Powers Resolution, the 60-day period allotted for congressional authorization of the use of U.S. troops is deemed to have begun on October 19, 1987, with respect to U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. Authorizes the President to continue to deploy U.S. armed forces in the Gulf, but stipulates that the use of such forces to convoy or escort vessels owned by any government or national of a country bordering the Gulf as of June 1, 1987, may continue only for six months after the expiration of such 60-day period.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 November 1987

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